Manila meet to tackle ways to turn 'blue' shipping industry 'green'

By Franz-Michael “Dan-Dan” Mellbin Danish ambassador to the Philippines and Palau

May 17, 2023 12:01 am

The world needs a greener shipping industry. Only global action can achieve this. So today, 21 Asian and Pacific nations meet in Manila to — hopefully — set sails toward a greener future.

THE green transition is one of the greatest challenges the shipping sector has ever faced. Necessary changes include a global green shipping framework, energy efficiency, new technologies, investments in renewable energy, and new harbor infrastructure as well as public-private partnerships. All on a massive scale.

Danish Ambassador Franz-Michael ‘Dan-Dan’ Mellbin. PHOTO FROM THE EMBASSY OF DENMARK

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