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The maritime net zero framework matters far beyond shipping

Year: 2026

Type: article

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.

Source: Communications Earth & Environment

DOI: 10.1038/s43247-026-03406-1

Author: Hee Jin Kang

Institutions: Korea Research Institute of Ships and Ocean Engineering, Korea University of Science and Technology

Language: English

Topic: Maritime Transport Emissions and Efficiency

Subfield: Environmental Engineering

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Climate action, Life below water

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,490