Seas At Risk 61d ago

International shipping must rapidly cut greenhouse gas emissions to stay aligned with the International Maritime Organization decarbonisation strategy and global climate goals. While alternative fuels will play a role in the long term, their large-scale production, infrastructure needs and cost remain uncertain and will take time to materialise. Wind propulsion, however, is available now. These technologies can be retrofitted onto existing vessels, delivering immediate reductions in fuel use and emissions. This webinar launches new research led by the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research at the University of Manchester, in collaboration with Seas At Risk, to assess the potential of scaling wind propulsion across the global fleet. It also explores how wind propulsion can support a just transition that benefits small island developing states and coastal nations. Speakers: • Dr. James Mason (Postdoctoral Researcher at University of Manchester) • John Taukäve (Technical Advisor for the Pacific Delegation at the International Maritime Organization) Moderated by Anaïs Rios and Bavo Smets (Seas At Risk).