EU’s Ribera urges China to back IMO net zero shipping deal by December

Published 16:01 on July 13, 2026 / Last updated at 16:01 on July 13, 2026 / / Asia Pacific (Asia), EMEA (Europe), International (Shipping)

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The European Commission’s executive vice president, Teresa Ribera, on Monday urged governments to clinch a “meaningful agreement” on the IMO’s net zero emissions framework for shipping at a key committee meeting in December, calling on China in particular to move from declarations to delivery on climate action at sea.
The European Commission’s executive vice president, Teresa Ribera, on Monday urged governments to clinch a “meaningful agreement” on the IMO’s net zero emissions framework for shipping at a key committee meeting in December, calling on China in particular to move from declarations to delivery on climate action at sea.


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