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Beware the Green Swan

Chris Hall

Almost seven years since the Paris Agreement was signed at COP21, any number of initiatives have been launched with the aim of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and limiting global warming to 1.5°C. C by 2027. GHG emissions are still hovering around 40 gigatonnes of CO2 per annum.

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Is the IMO Turning the Tide on Transition?

Chris Hall

Both measures are due to be finalised in 2025 and come into force from 2027. “The adoption of the [strategy] is a monumental development for the IMO and opens a new chapter towards maritime decarbonisation,” said IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim. “At the same time, it is not the end goal.