Season 3, Episode 5: New Paths for Leadership in Trade, with GMF's Johannah Christensen

Just days after the IMO’s decision to postpone the net-zero framework, the Global Maritime Forum (GMF) held its annual summit in Antwerp, Belgium. An opportunity to bring industry leaders back in the same room to confront uncertainty and chart a path forward at a decisive time.Johannah Christensen, CEO at GMF, was at the heart of the action. Just a few days after the summit, she sat down with Lora on Navigating Zero to unpack this pivotal moment in shipping.Together they explore how collaboration can counteract frustrations, and what coordinated action looks like at present. They also discuss how to juggle long - and short-term thinking, and why practical frameworks like green corridors are helping turn ambition into implementation. Johannah offers a candid look at the signals that matter right now, and the work that still lies ahead to align incentives, build trust and scale real solutions across the industry at large.From systemic barriers to bright spots of progress, this conversation with Johannah is filled with insights, and resonates with the optimism we need to keep momentum alive.About Johannah Christensen: LinkedInAbout the Global Maritime Forum: WebsiteAbout ZeroNorth: WebsiteAbout Lora Jakobsen: LinkedInSubscribe to the Navigating Zero Newsletter