Caribbean SIDS prepare for costlier transition from net zero shipping uncertainty -panel

Published 02:23 on December 5, 2025 / Last updated at 02:23 on December 5, 2025 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean), International (Shipping)

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A group of economic experts warned on Thursday that small island developing states (SIDS) in the Caribbean face a number of economic challenges now that the global commitment to decarbonise shipping – an initiative that the countries supported – will be delayed for a year.
A group of economic experts warned on Thursday that small island developing states (SIDS) in the Caribbean face a number of economic challenges now that the global commitment to decarbonise shipping – an initiative that the countries supported – will be delayed for a year.


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