Regional workshop on "Green Shipping in the Caribbean: Implementing the 2023 IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships"
Green Shipping in the Caribbean: Implementing the 2023 IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships
A two-day regional workshop (10-11 July 2024) on "Green Shipping in the Caribbean: Implementing the 2023 IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships" was organized by IMO, in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Utilities, Energy, Logistics, and E-Governance of Belize, and the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, in Belize City, Belize. The event gathered more than 80 maritime stakeholders from 18 countries and territories in the Caribbean region.
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Programme
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Day 1
- Impacts of climate change in the Caribbean region and possible ways of mitigation
- IMO's existing energy efficiency framework and the 2023 IMO Greenhouse Gas Strategy
- IMO's short-term measures (EEXI, CII, SEEMP)
- Ongoing development of the mid-term GHG reduction measures
Day 2 (panel-based discussion)
- Infrastructure needs, shipyard capacity and alternative marine fuel production
- Energy transition of the fleet: options to reduce GHG intensity
- Monitoring, reporting, enforcement of compliance options
- Finance, investment and capacity-building needs and opportunities
- UN/IMO Educational Opportunities (WMU, IMLI, WiMAC)
Further information
The Workshop aims to examine the challenges and opportunities related to the decarbonization of the maritime transport sector for Caribbean Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and Least Developed Countries (LDCs). It will foster information exchange among a diverse set of stakeholders throughout the maritime value chain.
The Workshop will provide a platform for interactive discussions focusing on the implementation of the 2023 IMO GHG Strategy and identifying specific transition needs within the Caribbean context. It will also explore how Caribbean SIDS and LDCs can leverage the benefits of the maritime green energy transition while addressing potential maritime transport impacts. Additionally, the Workshop will explore synergies between the maritime transport, climate, and environmental sectors for cohesive policy actions towards resilient port infrastructure and other development opportunities.