The maritime net zero framework matters far beyond shipping
Abstract
Adoption of the International Maritime Organisation’s Net Zero Framework was postponed by one year, to October 2026. This time window must be used to address four outstanding challenges. Success can turn the maritime sector into a model for achieving the Paris climate goals. Adoption of the International Maritime Organisation’s Net Zero Framework was postponed by one year, to October 2026. This Comment argues that this time window must be used to address four outstanding challenges, and that success can turn the maritime sector into a model for achieving the Paris climate goals.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Maritime Transport Emissions and Efficiency
Coastal and Marine Management
Arctic and Russian Policy Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Communications Earth & Environment
- Publisher
- Springer Science and Business Media LLC
- Volume
- 7
- Issue
- 1
- Publication date
- 24 March 2026
- Language
- EN