shipping decarbonization
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Navigating regulatory overlap in shipping decarbonization: coordinating the EU Maritime ETS and the IMO Net-Zero Framework
The global shipping sector faces a complex transitional phase as it decarbonizes, marked by the parallel development of regional and international regulatory frameworks. The EU Maritime ETS, implemented in 2024, now operates ahead of the emerging IMO Net-Zero Framework, creating potential regulatory overlap. This article examines three key areas of overlap – normative, cost, and procedural – and argues that uncoordinated implementation risks fragmenting governance and increasing compliance uncertainty.
China’s participation and response to IMO legislation on shipping decarbonization: an analysis based on environmental regulatory approaches
Recent International Maritime Organization (IMO) legislation aims to align global shipping with the Paris Agreement's climate goals, necessitating coordinated international and domestic action. This analysis examines China’s engagement with the IMO’s decarbonization efforts, utilizing environmental regulatory approaches as a framework. Key areas include China’s advocacy within the IMO, its domestic governance strategies, and the challenges and opportunities presented by the nascent Regulations on IMO Net-Zero Framework.