The feared collapse of the IMO’s climate program did not materialize. The LNG lobby and a group of oil-producing nations led by the US were unable to halt the NZF negotiations. However, uncertainty remains.
By David Goeßmann
The IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee will soon hold another meeting to discuss the decarbonization of maritime shipping. Some countries are challenging a compromise on this issue that was painstakingly negotiated in 2025. If it is reopened for negotiation, it would be a significant step backward.
By Fritz Vorholz
Last week, the USA blocked the planned adoption of the world’s first climate levy for ships in the IMO. Nevertheless, environmental groups are pushing for the details of the agreement to exclude fuels from forest destruction in the future.
By Bernhard Pötter
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is currently negotiating new rules on decarbonization. If the proposal under discussion is adopted, discussions on technical implementation will follow. With effective sustainability rules, shipping could become a global driver for green e-fuels.
By Ulf Neuling
