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Sea Change: Port infrastructure, climate risks and the future of global trade

Dr. Sarah Kapnick, J.P. Morgan Shipping & Ports

Discover the pivotal role of ports in global trade and the urgent need for strategic investment to mitigate climate risks.

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The EU Blue Economy Report 2025

European Commission Energy Solutions Fisheries & Aquaculture Plastics & Pollution Shipping & Ports Tourism

The eighth edition of the EU Blue Economy Report, presented in a new layout, provides a thorough overview of the scale and breadth of the Blue Economy within the European Union (EU).

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GCMD’s life cycle study quantifies net GHG emissions savings for pathways with Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage (OCCS)

Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonization Plastics & Pollution Shipping & Ports

A comprehensive life cycle assessment (LCA) conducted by the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) quantifies OCCS’s potential to provide GHG emissions savings.

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Invested at the Seams of the Maritime Energy Transition

Kate Danaher & Maggie Fried, S2G Investments Shipping & Ports

The maritime industry’s transition to a decarbonized future is an economic necessity — driven by regulatory pressures, market volatility, innovation and the need for long-term financial resilience in an increasingly complex and competitive global economy.

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The Ocean Economy to 2050

OECD Energy Solutions Fisheries & Aquaculture Plastics & Pollution Shipping & Ports

The OECD report The Ocean Economy to 2050 provides groundbreaking data, analysis, and insights to support policymakers in fostering a sustainable and resilient ocean economy.

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To save our ocean, we need a sustainable blue economy

Phoebe Koundouri, Ebun Akinsete, Angelos Alamanos & Alice Guittard, Dialogue Earth Energy Solutions Fisheries & Aquaculture Plastics & Pollution Shipping & Ports

Massive investment is needed to deliver the promise of the Ocean Decade, write four researchers.

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Nature Positive: Role of the Port Sector

Xi Xie, World Economic Forum Shipping & Ports

A future-proof global port is dynamic, multifaceted and extends beyond traditional cargo handling.

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Turning The Tide: Biden Administration Leadership On Ocean Climate Action & Recommended Next Steps

The Biden Administration Energy Solutions Fisheries & Aquaculture Plastics & Pollution Shipping & Ports

As climate impacts on our ocean continue to intensify, it will be critical to build on the strong momentum for ocean climate action generated over the last several years and continue to take bold action to address the climate crisis.

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The EU Blue Economy Report 2024

European Commission Directorate General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries & Joint Research Centre Energy Solutions Fisheries & Aquaculture Plastics & Pollution Shipping & Ports

The new edition of the EU Blue Economy Report is out, offering an in-depth analysis of European blue economy sectors and their performances based on the latest available data. 

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Ocean Disclosure Initiative: Ports & Warehousing Industry Review

One Ocean Foundation Shipping & Ports

New analysis on the sustainability of Ports & Warehousing. 

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Ocean Disclosure Initiative: Maritime Transportation Industry Review

One Ocean Foundation Shipping & Ports

The impact of maritime transportation on the ocean – analysis and solutions. 

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Optimal fuel supply of green ammonia to decarbonise global shipping

Jasper Verschuur, et al., IOP Sciecne Shipping & Ports

A new study finds that the demand for green ammonia by 2050 could be three to four times the current (grey) ammonia production, requiring major new investments in infrastructure.

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Navigating the Future: Bridging Shipping, Biodiversity, and Decarbonization

Shipping Pact For People and Nature (SPPaN) Shipping & Ports

The report emphasizes the need to address the triple planetary threats of pollution, climate change, and biodiversity loss in the context of shipping solutions and impacts. 

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From Risk to Reward: The Business Imperative to Finance Climate Adaptation and Resilience

BCG, Global Resilience Partnership & USAID Energy Solutions Fisheries & Aquaculture Shipping & Ports

From Risk to Reward: The Business Imperative to Finance Climate Adaptation and Resilience is a new study published by BCG in collaboration with the Global Resilience Partnership (GRP) and United States Agency for International Development (USAID) that lays out the investment thesis for the private sector to finance climate adaptation and resilience.

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The potential of ports in developing Sustainable First Mover Initiatives

SMFI Shipping & Ports

As global policies to advance the decarbonisation of shipping are to be implemented in the coming years, ports will play a critically important role this transition.

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The Ocean as a Solution to Climate Change: Five Opportunities for Action

High Level Panel for A Sustainable Ocean Economy Energy Solutions Fisheries & Aquaculture Shipping & Ports

Climate change poses stark risks to the health of the ocean and to the realisation of a prosperous and sustainable ocean economy. Acidification and rising ocean temperatures are negatively impacting important industries such as fishing and tourism, as well as the well-being of coastal populations. There is an urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and limit further temperature rise.

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Global Maritime Trends 2050

Economist Impact Energy Solutions Shipping & Ports

Over the past decade, the maritime industry has made significant strides in its decarbonisation journey. A new report analyzes the improvements.

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Pathways to Net-Zero 2050 in the North American Marine Shipping Industry

Blue Sky Maritime Coalition Shipping & Ports

Optimizing Technology and Operations to Achieve Emission Reductions.

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Trade and Environment Review 2023

UNCTAD Energy Solutions Fisheries & Aquaculture Plastics & Pollution Shipping & Ports Tourism

The Trade and Environment Review 2023 analyses the impacts of human activities and global crises on the ocean economy, which includes traditional sectors such as fishing and shipping, as well as emerging ones like offshore wind energy and marine biotechnology.

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The shipping industry’s fuel choices on the path to net zero

Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation, Global Maritime Forum, and Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping Shipping & Ports

Industry leaders know they must adopt greener fuels in order to decarbonize. Is a multifuel future in store?

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