Articles tagged with "carbon-pricing"
IMO’s Crucial Moment: How Shipping Finally Started Tackling Climate Change - CleanTechnica
The article centers on a conversation with Tristan Smith, a maritime decarbonization expert and director of UMAS, discussing recent progress by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in addressing climate change through shipping. Smith’s background in defense engineering shifted toward maritime decarbonization about 15 years ago, leading him to work extensively on policy, technology, and corporate behavior related to reducing shipping emissions. His leadership in the 2014 IMO greenhouse gas study helped establish credibility and influence within the IMO, enabling him to advise member states on climate policy for shipping. Smith explains the distinction between domestic and international shipping emissions, noting that domestic emissions fall under individual countries’ jurisdiction and are included in their nationally determined contributions (NDCs) under the UNFCCC. In contrast, international shipping emissions—occurring on the high seas—are regulated by the IMO. These emissions are significant, estimated at about one gigaton of CO₂ equivalent annually, with operational CO₂ alone around 700 million tons. The
energymaritime-decarbonizationclimate-changeshipping-fuelsInternational-Maritime-Organizationcarbon-pricingsustainable-shippingWhy Clean Equals Competitive When Building Canada’s Trade Alliances Beyond the US - Clean Energy Canada
The article from Clean Energy Canada highlights the urgent need for Canada to diversify its trade alliances beyond the United States in response to deteriorating trust and unpredictable trade policies under the Trump administration. Canada is well-positioned to pivot towards global markets, as it holds trade agreements covering 60% of the global economy. Importantly, Canada’s top non-US trade partners have committed to net-zero emissions, implemented carbon pricing, and are adopting carbon border adjustments and electric vehicle (EV) requirements. These policies signal a global shift away from fossil fuels toward clean energy, creating growing demand for low-carbon products and technologies. Canada’s competitive advantage lies in its abundant clean energy resources, low electricity costs, and rich deposits of critical minerals essential for clean technology, such as cobalt, lithium, nickel, and copper. The country’s renewable energy capacity has expanded significantly and continues to attract substantial investment, with Indigenous partnerships playing a key role. The global market for clean energy technologies is projected to nearly triple by 2035, offering Canada an opportunity to grow its clean economy, support domestic demand, and increase exports. To capitalize on this, the article recommends a coordinated industrial policy focused on industries that align with net-zero goals, trade diversification, and building domestic clean supply chains using Canadian resources and expertise. In summary, Canada’s future economic competitiveness hinges on embracing clean energy and leveraging its natural and technological assets to meet the evolving demands of global trade partners committed to sustainability. This strategic shift will help Canada reduce reliance on the US market, enhance energy security, and position the country as a leader in the global clean economy.
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