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Charting new courses for resilience and sustainability in the ocean economy

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Given the environmental, logistical, and geopolitical challenges of the maritime shipping industry, the urgency of building resilience and adaptability within the ocean-economy ecosystem is clear.

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The ocean sector is a key frontier for climate-change action

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Innovations in aquaculture are essential for improving efficiency and reducing environmental impact. 

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Shipping sector will see 70% emissions rise as Red Sea corridor is avoided

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The International shipping industry faces a 70% rise in emissions due to commercial vessels seeking alternative routes to the Suez Canal.

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Why a greener maritime future is crucial for sustainable development

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Ahead of her panel discussion at this year’s World Ocean Summit, Gyorgyi Gurban, head of projects implementation, International Maritime Organisation on how greener shipping could be a game-changing opportunity to deliver on multiple sustainability targets.

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Ocean Disclosure Initiative: Maritime Transportation Industry Review

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The impact of maritime transportation on the ocean – analysis and solutions. 

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'Wake up': Senate hearing considers threat of climate change on 'blue economy'

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Sea level rise impacts coastal ecosystems and infrastructure that underpin the blue economy including supply chains, real estate, infrastructure, agriculture, insurance markets, health costs and more.

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Optimal fuel supply of green ammonia to decarbonise global shipping

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A new study finds that the demand for green ammonia by 2050 could be three to four times the current (grey) ammonia production, requiring major new investments in infrastructure.

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Navigating the Future: Bridging Shipping, Biodiversity, and Decarbonization

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The report emphasizes the need to address the triple planetary threats of pollution, climate change, and biodiversity loss in the context of shipping solutions and impacts. 

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From Risk to Reward: The Business Imperative to Finance Climate Adaptation and Resilience

Energy Solutions Fisheries & Aquaculture Shipping & Ports

From Risk to Reward: The Business Imperative to Finance Climate Adaptation and Resilience is a new study published by BCG in collaboration with the Global Resilience Partnership (GRP) and United States Agency for International Development (USAID) that lays out the investment thesis for the private sector to finance climate adaptation and resilience.

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The potential of ports in developing Sustainable First Mover Initiatives

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As global policies to advance the decarbonisation of shipping are to be implemented in the coming years, ports will play a critically important role this transition.

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Harbouring sustainability: How ports can embrace environmental excellence

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A guest blog by Carlos Correia, CEO, Port of Lisbon.

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What are the areas in need of greatest co-operation in the shipping industry to transition to a sustainable future?

Energy Solutions Shipping & Ports

The global regulator of shipping has set the industry an ambitious net-zero target for 2050. Unified next steps are needed to meet this crucial goal.

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The Ocean as a Solution to Climate Change: Five Opportunities for Action

Energy Solutions Fisheries & Aquaculture Shipping & Ports

Climate change poses stark risks to the health of the ocean and to the realisation of a prosperous and sustainable ocean economy. Acidification and rising ocean temperatures are negatively impacting important industries such as fishing and tourism, as well as the well-being of coastal populations. There is an urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and limit further temperature rise.

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Global Maritime Trends 2050

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Over the past decade, the maritime industry has made significant strides in its decarbonisation journey. A new report analyzes the improvements.

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Top Global Ports May Be Unusable By 2050 Without More Climate Action, Report Says

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A new report highlights that without more climate action some global ports may be unusable by 2050.

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Amsterdam could ban cruise ships to tackle overtourism. What are other holiday destinations doing?

Plastics & Pollution Shipping & Ports Tourism

Amsterdam is the latest tourist destination to consider banning cruise ships in a fight against overtourism and pollution.

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The Future Of Sustainable Ocean Shipping

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Players across the shipping industry recognize that it’s time to turn the ocean green.

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Fashion industry driving demand for green shipping, Maersk says

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Fashion brands are a key driver of demand for green shipping fuels, according to shipping group Maersk (MAERSKb.CO), as the sector faces pressure from consumers and regulators to reduce their climate footprint.

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The most important climate meeting of the year

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The International Maritime Organization aims to adopt a revised greenhouse gas emission strategy for the shipping sector.

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Pathways to Net-Zero 2050 in the North American Marine Shipping Industry

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Optimizing Technology and Operations to Achieve Emission Reductions.

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Trade and Environment Review 2023

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The Trade and Environment Review 2023 analyses the impacts of human activities and global crises on the ocean economy, which includes traditional sectors such as fishing and shipping, as well as emerging ones like offshore wind energy and marine biotechnology.

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Countries must forge ‘Global Blue Deal’ to protect the ocean: UNCTAD

Fisheries & Aquaculture Shipping & Ports Tourism

The ocean can provide vast opportunities for developing countries to build more innovative and resilient economies, but climate change, pollution and overfishing threaten the livelihoods of some three billion people who rely on it for food and income.

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Singapore, LA, Long Beach Ports Ink Agreement on Green and Digital Shipping Corridor

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As leading global hub ports, Singapore, Los Angeles, and Long Beach are vital nodes on the trans-Pacific shipping lane and key stakeholders in the maritime sector’s green transition.

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Fueling the Blue Economy

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The vast majority of ships use petroleum oil, although there is an increasing use of alternative fuels.

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The shipping industry’s fuel choices on the path to net zero

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Industry leaders know they must adopt greener fuels in order to decarbonize. Is a multifuel future in store?

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Ocean Climate Action Plan

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The OCAP outlines three goals that mobilize the Federal Government and civil society to take effective and innovative ocean climate action.

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BlueInvest: new investor report features an ocean of investment opportunities in the sustainable blue economy

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Today, the European Commission is unveiling a new investor report, on the occasion of the BlueInvest Day 2023.

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Biocredits to Finance Nature and People

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Biodiversity is degrading at alarming rates, and people living in biodiversity-rich areas often bear the heaviest costs of biodiversity loss and inequitable conservation efforts. Biodiversity credits, or ‘biocredits’, are emerging as a tradeable unit of biodiversity that can incentivise nature conservation and restoration to benefit marginalised groups living with nature.

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5 Ocean Startups Transforming the Future of Marine Conservation

Energy Solutions Fisheries & Aquaculture Shipping & Ports

A roundup of 5 ocean startups transforming the future of marine conservation.

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Behavioral responses to predatory sounds predict sensitivity of cetaceans to anthropogenic noise within a soundscape of fear

Plastics & Pollution Shipping & Ports Tourism

Why are some species more averse to anthropogenic noise disturbances than others?

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The Anatomy of the Carbon Market

Energy Solutions Shipping & Ports

IETA is pleased to release its GHG Market Report 2021, which examines the carbon market body, capturing the various components that combine to form the vibrant - and growing - market, and how it is kept healthy.

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The urgent case for stronger climate targets for international shipping

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International shipping is overwhelmingly reliant on fossil fuels, with annual carbon dioxide emissions equivalent to a country the size of Germany. Actions to reduce its emissions are therefore an important element of global efforts to combat climate change.

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