Sustainable shipping requires robust policies, says Wee

Policies on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from ships must be robust and encompass the different status and capacities of vulnerable states, says the Transport Minister. Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong said nation-building and global sustainable shipping under the auspices of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) are vital. “Malaysia aims to achieve collectively greater heights in this area, by adopting an inclusive approach to bring all nations towards the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). “Malaysia believes prioritising environmental sustainability and responding appropriately to the global climate issue, within the SDG2030 context, will build a strong foundation towards sustainable shipping. “IMO-Norway Green Voyage 2050 (GV2050) is a global partnership to support developing countries in meeting their commitment towards relevant climate change and energy efficiency goals. “GV2050 has a goal to achieve at least a reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from international shipping by 2050 compared to 2008,” he said at the Malaysia International Maritime Organisation’s 50 years celebration on 10 November.