To reach net zero, the shipping sector needs political support

Oct 13, 2021

Caroline Theresa Oil/Chemical Tanker Zoutelande, Zeeland, the Netherlands

Almost no corporate or national net-zero emissions target will be achievable unless shipping is decarbonised Image: Alexander Schimmeck for Unsplash

Anthony Robert Hobley

Executive Fellow, Strategic Engagement, Centre for Nature and Climate, World Economic Forum Geneva

Faustine Delasalle

Co-Executive Director, Mission Possible Partnership and Director, Energy Transitions Commission

Emma Skov Christiansen

Lead, Shipping Emissions and Ocean Agenda, World Economic Forum Geneva

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Modelling has found that a target of 5% of zero-emission fuels by 2030 would mean the shipping sector was on track for decarbonization in line with the Paris Agreement. Image: COP26 Climate Champions, UMAS

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