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Shipping briefings

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Japan’s MEPC 84 submission: risks to IMO’s Net-Zero Framework

Japan’s submission to MEPC 84 proposes options that could drastically weaken the…

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Reverse auction mechanisms: exploring their effectiveness

Find out why a reverse auction mechanism is better suited to support…

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Advertising LNG as “sustainable”: legal risks for the financial sector

Financial actors face rising legal risk when promoting fossil LNG as a…

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IMO negotiation briefing: April 2026

Our analysis of the high stakes at IMO's ISWG21 and MEPC84, from…

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EU must speak with one voice on Net Zero Framework

Legal opinion underscores need for unity amongst EU Member States in adopting…

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Tacit vs. explicit acceptance: the IMO’s Net-Zero Framework

Tacit or explicit acceptance could determine whether the IMO’s Net-Zero Framework enters…

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Adjournment of the IMO’s Net-Zero Framework

IMO’s Net-Zero Framework is delayed, but ambition, timelines, and equity remain negotiable.

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Ammonia as shipping fuel: benefits, risks and policy solutions

In this briefing we ask, how can we avoid swapping one pollution…

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IMO Net-Zero Framework: opportunities for ambitious action

Discover the key areas where IMO regulations must be more ambitious to…

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