Understanding the Challenges of Climate Change Regulation in International Shipping
This workshop report by the
Centre for International Governance Innovation and the
Marine & Environmental Law Institute discusses how the international maritime legal and governance frameworks can address climate change challenges in shipping, and explores knowledge and research needs to further inform policy initiatives. Among the topics addressed are: The governance framework for shipping and climate, including the
Paris Agreement; lessons from comparable initiatives like the
International Civil Aviation Organization and the
European Union; sectoral similarities and differences between aviation and maritime transport; legal and governance issues; the role of industry in reducing greenhouse gas emissions; the role of port states and non-governmental organizations; and other policy and legal constraints and opportunities.
https://www.cigionline.org/sites/default/files/documents/2017_Halifax_WEB.pdf
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