IMO Net-Zero Framework Retains Broad Support Ahead of Critical December Session
A majority of member states maintained their backing for a global maritime emissions pricing mechanism following extensive working group negotiations in London.
Negotiations over a global carbon pricing mechanism for international shipping have advanced through the latest round of talks at the International Maritime Organization. Discussions concluded with the core architecture of the proposed Net-Zero Framework retaining majority support among member states.
The recent meeting of the Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships, designated ISWG-GHG 22, brought together nearly 1,200 delegates in London. Throughout the session, government representatives engaged in intensive exchanges aimed at refining the technical and economic elements under consideration.
Despite challenging deliberations, a clear majority of participating countries continued to support the foundational structure of the framework. The mechanism forms a central component of the global maritime sector's regulatory strategy to curb vessel greenhouse gas emissions.
The completion of the London working group sets the foundation for a decisive round of negotiations scheduled for December, where governments are expected to address remaining positions and advance the regulatory architecture.
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