International Maritime Organisation

The IMO's decision to delay its net zero policy framework by a year may be frustrating, but it doesn't pause shipping's energy transition - rather, it proves the market's already ahead of policy, writes Smart Green Shipping CEO Diane Gilpin

Governments urged to develop national plans to tackle shipping emissions, following US wrecking tactics to delay plans for global Net Zero Framework

Slim majority of countries vote to push back decision on climate scheme by a year, after intense lobbying from the Trump administration

New green shipping scheme aims to accelerate industry's transition beyond methane-based fuels

Significant progress has been towards turning ammonia and methanol into viable, low carbon shipping fuels in recent years – but there remain many hurdles to widespread adoption ahead

However, the agreed policy package has been widely criticised by nations and environmental groups as deeply underpowered in the face of shipping’s sizeable climate impacts

Fortescue Green Pioneer visits Canary Wharf, as vessel highlights emissions-cutting potential of ammonia made from green hydrogen

Rules being drawn up by the International Maritime Organisation could see almost a third of global shipping running on biofuels in 2030, with negative implications for land use, deforestation and climate change, warns T&E

International shipping talks are failing to recognise the role wind can play in the industry's decarbonisation, writes Smart Green Shipping's Diane Gilpin

International Maritime Organisation agrees draft outline of potential measures that would price greenhouse gas emissions from shipping - but divisions over the route forward remain