TNPSC Thervupettagam

Decarbonization target

January 21 , 2020 1643 days 848 0
  • The United Nations had set the target of reducing carbon emissions from shipping industry by 50% by 2050 as compared to the levels in 2008.
  • To achieve this target, the world has to spend 1 trillion USD.
  • According to the United Nations, the emissions from shipping account to 2.2% of world carbon-dioxide emissions.
  • The Decarbonisation target was initiated by the International Maritime Organization.
  • The International Maritime Organization regulates international shipping and its green house gas emissions.

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