by Gwenaelle Varin, Shipping Policy Researcher, Transport & Environment

According to the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) Fourth Greenhouse Gas Study 2020, maritime transportation accounts for an estimated 2.9% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

But today, the sector relies entirely on fossil fuels.

As per the same paper, the industry's GHG emission level is projected to increase dramatically in the coming years, even by 130% in 2050 compared to 2008.

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