At COP 30, a coalition of leading maritime NGOs has urged governments to ramp up their efforts to decarbonise shipping, warning that current commitments are not enough to limit global warming. The group — including major environmental organisations — is calling for stronger regulations, finance for green shipping technologies, and a clear pathway for zero-emissions vessels.
They argue that without urgent action, shipping’s greenhouse gas emissions will continue to undermine climate goals. The NGOs specifically want:
- Binding targets for emissions reductions in international shipping
- Financial incentives (public and private) to support zero-carbon fuels like green hydrogen and ammonia
- Investments in infrastructure (e.g., onshore power, clean fuel bunkering) at key ports
- Transparent reporting and accountability mechanisms to track progress
The NGOs also suggest governments leverage COP-30 to strengthen alignment between IMO (International Maritime Organization) goals and the Paris Agreement—but say more ambition is needed. They say such a push is especially critical now, “as the shipping sector lies at a crossroads between business as usual and a truly green future.”
Ultimately, the call-to-action from NGOs highlights a growing impatience: where incremental change was once tolerated, they now demand transformational policies—and soon.
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Source: Safe4Sea
