Why IMO's net zero ambitions for shipping are on a knife edge

The battle lines are being drawn ahead of next month’s critical meeting and vote at the International Maritime Organization on its Net Zero Framework. The outcome of the extraordinary meeting of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) is far from certain.In this episode, we delve into the heated discussions surrounding the International Maritime Organization's upcoming vote on its Net Zero Framework. Join Marcus Hand, Editor of Seatrade Trade Maritime News, as he analyses the contrasting positions by highlighting statements from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and the Getting to Zero Coalition, among others.The episode looks at the impact Trump Administration’s “unequivocal rejection” of the IMO’s Net Zero Framework and the impact of its threat of retaliation on states that give it their support. With emissions rising and differing opinions on the path forward, this episode is essential for understanding the future of shipping and the prospects for global environmental commitments.