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Why maritime decarbonization is an urgent global challenge - blue economy envoy Nancy Karigithu

Delegates during International Maritime Organization (IMO) conference on law carbon shipping in Africa. [Mactilda Mbenywe, Standard]

The shipping industry is crucial to Africa's economic development and international trade, but it also emits 2.2 per cent of global carbon emissions.

Therefore, maritime decarbonization is an urgent global challenge that requires innovative and sustainable technologies to reduce emissions while maintaining sector efficiency and competitiveness.

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