This briefing examines how the shipping industry sits at the intersection of international trade and climate action. It focuses on the growing push to cut greenhouse gas emissions from shipping, particularly through the revised International Maritime Organization (IMO) strategy, and how this is expected to reshape global trade.
It also explores climate action scenarios and their impact on the sector, tracks emerging trade trends and considers what these shifts mean for developing countries navigating a changing maritime landscape.
The publication outlines the opportunities and challenges ahead for these countries and offers key priorities to guide future policy discussions, ensuring they play a central role in shaping a more sustainable and inclusive maritime trade system.