A global pollution price for ships is back on the agenda – here’s how to get it right

by Wijnand StoefsShippingPosted on Comments are Disabled

A worldwide shipping carbon pricing scheme must reduce pollution fast, finance technologies that reduce more emissions, and support countries most impacted by climate change. It must not include offsetting nor be allowed to weaken national or regional measures. The global shipping sector is still not paying for the climate damage it is causing. While carbon …

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From pipeline to pipe dream: why there’s no such thing as shipping carbon-neutral LNG 

by Wijnand StoefsShippingPosted on Comments are Disabled

This opinion piece was first published on Splash247 on 22 March “Carbon-neutral” liquefied natural gas (LNG) is the new kid on the block when it comes to fake climate credentials. The number of deals across the world is growing at an alarming pace. This greenwashing trend is wrong at many levels. First, let it be …

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Carbon Market Watch Newsletter – November 2020

by Kaisa AmaralAviation, Carbon dioxide removals, Decarbonising European industry, EU carbon market, Shipping, The EU Green Deal and Climate LawPosted on Comments are Disabled

‘Carbon removals’ must be approached with caution Carbon removals are becoming a hot topic and are also rising up on the EU’s policy-making agenda. There is no denying that we will need to suck CO2 pollution from the atmosphere over the course of this century to avert the worst impacts of the climate crisis. But …

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UN shipping body torpedoes its own climate strategy

by Kaisa AmaralEU carbon market, ShippingPosted on Comments are Disabled

As the global efforts to cut CO2 pollution from ships hit the wall, regions and countries must step up. In Europe, work to bring the sector under the bloc’s carbon market is ongoing, but slowing down.  Earlier this month, the UN shipping agency International Maritime Organisation (IMO) approved a draft plan to cut CO2 pollution …

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Carbon Market Watch Newsletter – September 2020

by Kaisa AmaralAviation, EU carbon market, Global markets, National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs), Shipping, The EU Green Deal and Climate LawPosted on Comments are Disabled

Europe’s renewed climate commitment under scrutiny Dear friends, The European Commission has proposed to strengthen Europe’s 2030 climate target to at least 55%. While a very positive development, the new target nevertheless falls short of what science says is needed for the EU to do its share to keep global warming at safe levels. Critically, …

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EU lawmakers support the expansion of Europe’s carbon market to shipping as global talks are adrift 

by Kaisa AmaralEU carbon market, ShippingPosted on Comments are Disabled

BRUSSELS, 15 September 2020. The European Parliament has voted to extend the EU carbon market to cover international shipping, to establish a maritime decarbonisation fund and to set a mandatory reduction target for the carbon intensity of shipping. Carbon Market Watch welcomes the decision as a strong signal towards the UN shipping body that is …

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Shipping pollution should be covered by Europe’s carbon market – EU lawmakers

by Kaisa AmaralEU carbon market, ShippingPosted on Comments are Disabled

BRUSSELS, 7 July 2020.  European Parliament environment committee members have voted to extend the EU carbon market to cover international shipping, to establish a maritime decarbonisation fund and to set a mandatory reduction target for the carbon intensity of shipping. Carbon Market Watch welcomes the decision as the first step towards putting a price on …

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Watch This! – Civil Society Newsletter – Q2

by Andrew CoileyAviation, Global markets, Shipping, Sustainable developmentPosted on Comments are Disabled

Scroll down for French and Spanish COVID recovery needs environmental strings attached Dear members, colleagues and friends, Recent months have been testing times for so many, as the global pandemic continues to pull on the very fabric of our societies.  While many countries around the world continue to battle the health crisis, others are already looking at how their economies can start to recover from the …

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