Climate Protection Package for Shipping Temporarily Fails - IMO Delays Climate Protection Plan Amid US Pressure
The UN's maritime organization, IMO, has delayed the adoption of a climate protection package by a year, following pressure from the USA. The EU faced criticism for not adapting its regional regulations to a global system under US pressure. Meanwhile, shipping's contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions stands at around 2.9 percent.
The postponement came after Saudi Arabia proposed it, with the USA supporting the move. The IMO, responsible for regulating shipping, had agreed to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, with interim targets set for 2030 and 2040. The delayed 'Net-Zero Framework' could have set global standards for fuels and priced greenhouse gas emissions, with implementation planned for March 2027.
Critics, including the main managing director of the German Shipowners' Association, have expressed doubt about reaching consensus next year. The EU has been criticized for remaining too quiet under US pressure, not adapting its regional regulations to a global system. Trump's administration repeatedly opposed the adoption of the climate protection package, stating the USA would not accept or comply with global taxes on shipping.
The IMO's climate protection package has been postponed until next year, with the USA and Saudi Arabia driving the delay. The package aimed to achieve climate neutrality in shipping by 2050, with interim targets along the way. Critics have questioned the likelihood of consensus next year, and the EU has faced criticism for not adapting its regional regulations under US pressure.
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