Maritime transport is responsible for about 2.5 per cent of global emissions, and this is projected to grow by between 50 and 250 per cent by 2050.
Countries are expected to take decisions about limiting greenhouse gas emissions from the shipping industry, as they gather in London this week for a meeting convened by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).
Maritime transport is responsible for about 2.5 per cent of global emissions, and this is projected to grow by between 50 and 250 per cent by 2050.
At least 173 countries are attending the IMO meeting, and are expected to adopt an initial strategy to limit the emissions in the 72nd session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee.
The initial strategy will be a framework for member states, which is expected to set out the future vision for international shipping, the levels of ambition to reduce carbon emissions and guiding principles that will ensure all ships comply with the energy efficiency standards and adhere to the 0.5 per cent limit on sulphur in fuel.
Kenya is already taking steps towards greening its shipping industry and cutting emissions by 40 per cent, through a Sh6.8 billion green energy project at the Port of Mombasa.
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