Join us for a discussion on key decisions in International Marine Organization greenhouse gas negotiations and their global impact.
This webinar aims to explore the ongoing negotiations at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ships and the implications for global trade, climate action, and economic resilience.
While the IMO has set ambitious decarbonisation targets, no legally binding policies currently exist to ensure their implementation. This raises critical questions about the feasibility and fairness of the transition to greener shipping, particularly for developing and small island states that rely heavily on maritime trade.
This webinar will provide a platform for expert discussions on the challenges and opportunities of green shipping, including its potential impact on the global cost-of-living crisis, food security, and achieving economic stability.
Additionally, it will examine the role of inclusive energy transitions, climate finance, and trade policies in ensuring that decarbonisation efforts do not disproportionately burden small and other vulnerable nations.
Speakers include:
- Kenroy Simmons, Legal Adviser, Ocean Governance, Commonwealth Secretariat
- Roel Hoenders, Head, Climate Action and Clean Air, Marine Environment Division, International Maritime Organization
- Dr Tristan Smith, Associate Professor in Energy and Transport at University College London
- Dr Neil Balchin, Economic Adviser, International Trade Policy Section, Commonwealth Secretariat
- Dr Oma Ofodile, Deputy Director, Marine Environment Management, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, and Nigerian delegation to the IMO
- John Kautoke, Advisor and Legal Researcher, Micronesian Centre for Sustainable Sea Transport
