Perspectives of the introduction of market-based measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the shipping sector
Abstract
The article contains a review of IMO's work on development of market-based measures in the context of comprehensive work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the shipping sector. Information has been presented about the 2018 Initial IMO Strategy on reduction of GHG emissions from ships and about currently discussed proposals by States and international organizations pursuant to the Initial Strategy on the introduction of various marked-based measures (carbon levy, emission trading scheme). The assessment has been made regarding the development of the so called "package" consisting of market-based and technical measures, due to start in 2023, matters that need to be resolved in that context, as well as possible consequences of the introduction of marked-based measures.
About the Author
S. A. Tolmachev
Mission of the Russian Federation to the International Maritime Organization
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
London
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Tolmachev S.A. Perspectives of the introduction of market-based measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the shipping sector. Research Bulletin by Russian Maritime Register of Shipping. 2023;(70/71):4-12. (In Russ.)
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