UN Shipping Regulator Pushing for Global Fossil Fuel Shift

UN shipping regulator pushes for global rules to shift industry away from fossil fuels, despite recent setbacks. Arsenio Dominguez, head of the International Maritime Organization, emphasizes urgent need for carbon pollution cuts. Proposed Net-Zero Framework includes marine fuel standard and pricing system, but adoption delayed due to U.S. and Saudi Arabia pressure. Dominguez remains optimistic, stressing continued engagement with member states and sectors for decarbonization. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.