Podcast: MEPC80 — Reflections and Implications

We delve into the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) revised Greenhouse Gas (GHG) strategy agreed at the MEPC 80 meetings held July 2023 , seen by many as a pivotal step in the shipping industry's journey towards decarbonization.

Hosted by Engebret Dahm, the episode features discussions with Sofie Fogstad Vold, Senior Adviser in the Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Environment, and Helene Tofte, Executive Director at the Norwegian Shipowners Association. They explore the intricacies of the IMO's decision-making process, evaluate the revised GHG strategy, and discuss the future prospects for shipping’s decarbonization journey.

Discussion points include:

• IMO and MEPC's decision-making process

• Key elements and analysis of the revised GHG strategy

• Updating short-term measures, including plans for revising short-term regulations such as EEXI and CII

• Challenges and realistic outcomes for medium-term measures

• Priorities for medium-term decarbonization initiatives

• Alternatives to IMO regulations – what are potential “Plan B” scenarios?

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