by Delphine Gozillon, Shipping Officer, Transport & Environment (T&E)

Making the switch from dirty to clean shipping fuels will be an uphill battle.

It hasn't started yet as the sector is still 99% reliant on fossil fuels and is responsible for about 3% of global anthropogenic emissions.

But the clock is ticking; shipping is expected to contribute to the European Union's goal of climate neutrality by 2050. Among the 14 legislative proposals of the Fitfor55 climate package discussed by policymakers, one has the potential to finally drive the uptake of sustainable marine fuels finally.

But the draft law proposed by the European Commission (COM) risks the industry switching to another fossil fuel, shows one of our recent studies.

The European Parliament and the EU Member States can fill the pitfalls by making crucial changes in the next few months.

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