Yesterday the 27th session of UNFCCCUnited Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, or COP27which brings together two hundred countries, thousands of government representatives, scientists, representatives of international institutions and non-governmental organizations.
The conference, which takes place at the International Conference Center in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, and lasts for two weeks, is designed to give concrete implementation to the Paris Agreement and the commitments of the international community in climate matters.
During the launch event of Green Shipping Challenge held yesterday as part of COP27 Special emphasis is given to the initiative Clean Energy Marine Hubs Led by an international task force of CEOs and aimed at accelerating the global production and transportation of green fuels. The initiative is promoted by international organizations, including the International Bureau of Shipping ICSthe body representing the national shipping unions worldwide and over 80% of the global merchant fleet.
as president of theICSCEO of the Grimaldi Group, Emmanuel Grimaldi, is among the speakers at the conference COP27.
During yesterday’s event, Grimaldi emphasized the importance of the commitment of all stakeholders in the initiative Clean Energy Marine Hubs.
Emmanuel Grimaldi: “One year later COP26 There is still a lot of talk about producing hydrogen and other low-carbon fuels, but very little about how it will actually be done. Therefore the latest initiative of Clean Energy Marine Hubs It is so essential, because it brings together the entire energy value chain to ensure that the production, transportation and use of zero-emission fuels become a reality.’
“Reducing emissions in shipping and reducing global carbon emissions are two sides of the same coin. All stakeholders across the world’s energy landscape need to work together to reduce carbon, and I’m glad to see that repeated today here atCOP27In Sharm el-Sheikh,” added Emmanuel Grimaldi.
The CEO of the Italian shipping group already spoke about the issue last week in Malmö, Sweden, in front of over 300 representatives from the maritime sector, during the graduation ceremony of the World Maritime University (on behalf of theIMO), for which the Grimaldi Group finances a number of scholarships intended for marine operators from emerging countries. On that occasion, he reiterated his belief that only a global solution can solve a global problem and make it possible to deal with the issue of reducing emissions CO2 in a better, faster and more efficient way than any regional solution.