Shipping decarbonization in the aftermath of MEPC 76
Harilaos N. Psaraftis
Abstract
The purpose of this short paper is to provide a brief and non-encyclopedic commentary on the decisions made at IMO MEPC 76 (June 2021) and assess the prospects for the future of shipping decarbonization in the aftermath of that meeting. The recent action of the European Commission to include shipping into the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) is also discussed.
Topics & Concepts
Environmental scienceBusinessEconomicsMaritime Transport Emissions and EfficiencyMaritime Ports and LogisticsMaritime Navigation and Safety