Time to right the ship? Why this week's UN shipping talks are critical to global climate efforts

Cecilia Keating
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The International Maritime Organisation is the only UN body to be headquarted in the UK | Credit: iStock
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The International Maritime Organisation is the only UN body to be headquarted in the UK | Credit: iStock

Campaigners urge developed nations to push for ambitious outcome at crucial UN shipping meeting after pre-talks yield 'pathetic' draft strategy

Pressure is mounting on nations to establish a science-based climate action plan for the shipping sector, as crucial decarbonisation talks get underway at International Maritime Organisation (IMO) headquarters...

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