The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) concluded its 84th session, addressing global shipping emissions and mid-term measures under the IMO Net-Zero Framework. Nearly 100 delegations participated, establishing an intersessional Working Group to foster consensus ahead of MEPC 85 in December. Key discussions emphasized the urgency for robust climate action.
The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the IMO convened in London, emphasizing urgent action against shipping emissions. Delegations discussed the “IMO Net-Zero Framework” and established an intersessional Working Group to refine proposals. A new Emission Control Area for the Northeast Atlantic was approved, reinforcing pollution limits by September 2027.
The International Maritime Organization has launched a key four-day session in London, seeking to finalize binding global regulations for cutting shipping industry emissions. Delegates are debating the IMO’s Net-Zero Framework, aiming for major emission reductions by 2030 and 2040, while balancing environmental urgency with economic impacts and industry concerns.
