| Abstract [eng] |
Energy and climate change are now closely interlinked, as energy production, which essentially consists of fossil fuel transformation and combustion, and energy use, such as industry and transport, accounts for 79% of greenhouse gases. Effective action on energy efficiency is therefore essential to combat climate change. At global level, the maritime transport sector now emits 3% of CO2 emissions worldwide. CO2 emissions from the shipping sector are related to fuel consumption. Reducing CO2 emissions would mean reducing fuel consumption. The IMO has taken measures to reduce GHG emissions in 1997 based on the principles of equal treatment and non-discrimination set out in the MARPOL Convention and other IMO Conventions. 2011 The amendments to MARPOL Annex VI on air pollution prevention from ship design energy efficiency and the ship energy efficiency management plan are well advanced. These measures, in particular the Energy Efficiency Index, are expected to significantly slow down emissions compared to conventional technology scenarios. Studies show that various technical and operational measures, in particular to improve the energy efficiency of ships, can significantly reduce emissions from shipping. As fuel prices are expected to rise in the future, most of these technical and operational measures would be cost effective not only in ecological but also in economic terms. |
