MEPC 81/7/12: Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Ships: Addressing impacts to Indigenous cultural heritage within the IMO commitment to a just and equitable transition, as well as throughout the Committeeʹs mandate
This document identifies that a just and equitable transition must include measures to recognize and address impacts on the cultural heritage of Indigenous Peoples, and urges the Committee to explore how it can support the protection and revitalization of Indigenous cultural heritage with respect to all issues within its mandate, including response and liability for marine spill incidents.
MEPC 81/5/4: Regulation 4.1 of MARPOL Annex VI must not be interpreted in isolation of other regulations, resolutions and obligations
This document recalls the duty of State Parties to MARPOL Annex VI to not impair or damage the environment, human health, property or resources when approving alternative compliance methods and reflects on the importance of not interpreting regulation 4.1 of MARPOL Annex VI in isolation of other regulations and obligations.
MEPC 81/INF.36: Air Pollution Prevention: Global update on scrubber (EGCS) bans and restrictions
This document summarizes a study by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) that provides an update on measures restricting the use of scrubbers in various countries and ports.
MEPC 81/5/5: Air Pollution Prevention – Regulating Black Carbon emissions from international shipping impacting the Arctic
This document sets out suggestions for regulation to deliver “fast and immediate” action on Black Carbon (BC) emissions via a fuel switch followed by stricter emission cuts via a polar fuel standard and designation of BC emission control areas (ECAs) as a stepped approach.
