- SSI has launched the Marine Biodiversity & Ocean Health (MBOH) Guidebook to integrate biodiversity protection with decarbonization.
- The guidebook sets biodiversity impact reduction goals of 30% by 2030, 40% by 2040, and 50% by 2050.
- It highlights the importance of marine spatial planning, protected areas, and global ocean governance.
- The publication provides practical tools, best practices, and real-world case studies to support the shipping industry’s sustainability journey.
The Sustainable Shipping Initiative (SSI) has introduced its Marine Biodiversity & Ocean Health (MBOH) Guidebook, a practical resource aimed at helping the global shipping value chain integrate biodiversity protection with decarbonization goals. The publication provides science-based approaches to reduce environmental impact, enhance ecosystem resilience, and strengthen long-term maritime sustainability, as highlighted in a report by SAFETY4SEA.
Protecting Marine Ecosystems Alongside Decarbonization
The MBOH Guidebook emphasizes that while decarbonization remains central to the maritime sector, biodiversity loss and marine pollution are equally pressing challenges. It delivers actionable insight by combining best practices, emerging guidelines, and scientific evidence to support stakeholders across the industry. The guidebook outlines targets to reduce shipping’s impact on biodiversity by 30% by 2030, 40% by 2040, and 50% by 2050. It also calls for stronger marine spatial planning, effective marine protected areas, and a system of global ocean governance to sustain a resilient blue economy.
Building on SSI’s Roadmap—first launched in 2016 and updated in 2020—the guidebook translates sustainability milestones into operational measures through structured chapters that address biodiversity issues, provide practical tools, showcase real-world examples, and highlight implementation gaps. By aligning climate action with biodiversity protection, the shipping industry can generate meaningful co-benefits for both ocean health and long-term operational viability.
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Source: SAFETY4SEA
