MORE than one hundred shipping industry executives have enlisted the help of the UN's International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to curb global temperature rises and have called for speed limits on commercial vessels, to cut emissions and protect the environment.
It's predicted that more than six hundred million tonnes of CO2 are created by shipping fuel annually by 2030.
A 10 per cent reduction in vessels' speeds could bring it below that figure, while 20 per cent and 30 per cent reductions would push C02 emissions below five hundred million tonnes, reports Euronews of Lyon.
Ship speeds are not covered by the 2015 Paris climate accord. Emissions from international shipping and aviation do not come under a country's jurisdiction. This means that the respective industries need to be involved to drive change.
The IMO, the industry's regulatory body, formulated plans last year to half emission levels by 2050 compared to 2008 levels. Its intention is to also explore low-carbon fuels including hydrogen and natural gas to meet the 2050 climate target.
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It's predicted that more than six hundred million tonnes of CO2 are created by shipping fuel annually by 2030.
A 10 per cent reduction in vessels' speeds could bring it below that figure, while 20 per cent and 30 per cent reductions would push C02 emissions below five hundred million tonnes, reports Euronews of Lyon.
Ship speeds are not covered by the 2015 Paris climate accord. Emissions from international shipping and aviation do not come under a country's jurisdiction. This means that the respective industries need to be involved to drive change.
The IMO, the industry's regulatory body, formulated plans last year to half emission levels by 2050 compared to 2008 levels. Its intention is to also explore low-carbon fuels including hydrogen and natural gas to meet the 2050 climate target.
WORLD SHIPPING