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Tuvalu Fights On For Global Shipping Levy
Saturday, 5 April 2025, 12:14 pm | Micronesian Center for Sustainable Transport
Attending the Intersessional Working Group on Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions 19, Tuvalu’s Technical Advisor, Taasi Pitoi, emphasized that the global levy is essential to help countries like Tuvalu transition to clean energy & protect communities already ... More >>
Crunch Time For Climate Action: Fossil Fuels Or A 1.5°C Future?
Saturday, 29 March 2025, 7:53 pm | Micronesian Center for Sustainable Transport
ISWG-GHG 19 offers IMO member states a chance to align their positions and put forward a unified, ambitious plan for decision at MEPC 83. The world cannot afford further delay. More >>
6PAC+ Calls For Urgent Action: ISWG-GHG 18 Confirms Majority Support For A Universal Maritime Levy
Monday, 24 February 2025, 7:03 pm | Micronesian Center for Sustainable Transport
Central to discussions at ISWG-GHG 18 was the issue of how revenues from a GHG pricing mechanism will be distributed. The 6PAC+ alliance has made it clear: any market-based measure must directly benefit the countries most affected by climate change and support ... More >>
A Wave Of Support For Levy Ahead Of ISWG-GHG18
Monday, 17 February 2025, 11:01 pm | Micronesian Center for Sustainable Transport
The event, proudly supported by Oceans 5, welcomed representatives from the 50+ countries that have co-sponsored the levy, as well as leaders from the Caribbean and African nations, all of whom are determined to push for ambitious and just and equitable ... More >>
50+ Nations Rally Behind 6PAC+ Call For A Levy To Enable Equitable Shipping Climate Measures In London
Monday, 17 February 2025, 12:16 am | Micronesian Center for Sustainable Transport
Leading the charge for equitable maritime decarbonization, the alliance is pushing for bold commitments within the IMO. Building on momentum from previous negotiations, the 6PAC+ is actively advancing its proposal for a strong and fair global carbon ... More >>
Balancing Climate Action And Food Security: The Pacific’s Call For A Equitable IMO Transition
Thursday, 6 February 2025, 2:43 pm | Micronesian Center for Sustainable Transport
Introduction The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is advancing mid-term greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction measures as part of its 2023 Strategy, aiming to decarbonize the global shipping sector. However, for Pacific Small Island Developing States (SIDS), ... More >>
Navigating Consensus On Maritime Decarbonization
Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 10:33 pm | Micronesian Center for Sustainable Transport
On January 29, 2025, leading voices from the Pacific and beyond gathered for the webin "Negotiating Consensus: Breaking Down the 6PAC+ Submissions to ISWG-GHG 18." The event, moderated by John Taukave, featured key insights from Ambassador ... More >>
Pacific Heads Of Maritime Convene To Shape The Future Of Maritime Policy At The 3rd Regional Heads Of Maritime Meeting
Tuesday, 26 November 2024, 6:11 pm | Micronesian Center for Sustainable Transport
This gathering of maritime leaders and stakeholders, convened by SPC, brings together representatives from 13 Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs), development partners, and other key actors to advance sustainable maritime development & decarbonization ... More >>