PPR 9-8-3 – Fuels are key to urgent Black Carbon emission reductions

REDUCTION OF THE IMPACT ON THE ARCTIC OF BLACK CARBON EMISSIONS FROM INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING

Fuels are key to urgent Black Carbon emission reductions Submitted by FOEI, WWF, Pacific Environment and CSC

This document highlights the need for urgent action to reduce ship Black Carbon emissions impacting the Arctic. The key to reducing Black Carbon emissions is the adoption of binding measures including those aimed at improving the quality of the fuels used on board ships.