Shipping needs global action
SUBSTANTIAL challenges posed by climate change within the maritime industry will require global collective action.
This comment was made by Minister for Public Works, Transport and Meteorological Services of Fiji, Ro Filipe Tuisawau when he delivered his address at the 81st Session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC81) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) held last week.
Mr Tuisawau also expressed gratitude to the IMO for providing a platform for constructive dialogue and action; and urged all delegates to unite in their commitment to implementing the IMO GHG Revised Strategy.
“The 2023 Revised IMO Strategy paves a coherent pathway, emphasising the significance of both technical and economic measures in achieving our emissions reduction objectives,” he said.
“I commend the delegations of all member states for their unwavering commitment to this strategy and their acknowledgement of the necessity for immediate action.”
Tuisawau underscored Fiji’s commitment to address the pressing challenges of climate change within the industry, with a particular emphasis on greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation and the imperative need for a universal levy on GHG emissions from fuel.
“The imperative need to adapt and mitigate GHG emissions within the maritime industry cannot be overstated.”
“Fiji, like several other member states, advocates for the implementation of a
GHG pricing mechanism—a universal mandatory levy on well-to-wake GHG emissions levied fuel.”
He said Fiji was dedicated to combat climate change and promote sustainability within the maritime industry which set a compelling example for global cooperation towards a sustainable and more resilient future