Identification of the main ways to implement climate projects in waterborne transport

The paper examines the regulatory framework of climate projects, as well as cases of their implementation in the Russian Federation. The purpose of the study is to identify the main ways to implement climate projects in water transport. The objective of the study was to establish the relationship between the requirements imposed by the regulatory framework for climate projects and the methods established in the international maritime industry to reduce fuel consumption and marine power plant’s greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere. Conclusions and requirements regarding climate projects in marine transport have been formed. The study demonstrates the regulatory framework for the application of climate projects and outlines the main ways to implement climate projects in water transport. The analysis of climate projects in the Russian Federation that have been implemented or are being considered or adopted has shown that there are currently no such projects in the transport sector; therefore, the first steps towards preparation and implementation of climate projects in the transport industry will require additional efforts from transport companies. The further steps of the authors will be to assess the attractiveness of the participation of stakeholders in climate projects related to making changes to the design or device of the vessel in order to meet the formal criteria of the climate projects.

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