An IMO working group has made progress in developing the draft 2023 IMO Strategy on reduction of GHG emissions from ships.
The Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG 14) met 20-24 March, with more than 750 registered participants from nearly 80 IMO Member States, and from international non-governmental organizations in consultative status with IMO and intergovernmental organizations. The meeting was held in person with remote hybrid participation.
The Initial IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships was adopted in 2018.
Next steps:
An ad-hoc expert workshop on preliminary comparative analysis of candidate mid-term measures was held in May..
The Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG 15) is scheduled to meet from 26 to 30 June 2023.
The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 80) will meet from 3 to 7 July 2023 and is expected to adopt the revised IMO GHG Strategy.