Director General, Danish Maritime Authority (DMA) Chair CSG. Chair EMSA. Work for Blue Economy & Quality Shipping. Views r my own. RT not endmt. #blaadk
Tomorrow, 18 May, is International Day for Women in Maritime. The theme is: ‘Mobilizing networks for gender equality’. With @DOTrMARINAPH being a champion; thats exactly what we have done here in Manila 😀 #WomenInMaritimeDay@IMOHQ
IMO SG Kitack Lim opening Green Shipping in Asia Pacific Regional Conference in Manila. Bringing countries together to find common solutions is the way to a green maritime future leaving no one behind.
Strong statement from Danish minister for business @mfMorten at Singapore Maritime Week: now is the time for setting a net zero target for global shipping by 2050 and make sure that it is followed up by fair and equitable transition - leaving no one behind ��
“Agreement on an ambitious strategy aiming at zero carbon shipping not later than 2050 is key to move forward on Shipping GHG agenda”. Clear statement on Danish ambitions by @mfMorten at opening of Singapore Maritime Week
In 2022, we took big strides forward in sustainability 🌱
We moved towards becoming a fully digital administration 💻
And we continued to update and modernise our premises 🏢
Find out more about our people, our building, and our administration in 2022 from our colleague João:
Thanks to @ZeroCarbonShip CEO Bo Cerup-Simonsen for clearly stating that we have all ingredients for building green corridors - all we need now is large scale & action 💪🍀🚢
Thanks for ambitious talks on how to create a path towards an ambitious target for 2050 & identify stepping stones to meet the target at MEPC 80 this summer. Key take away: if we don’t all get alligned, we will leave everyone behind. It is time to act. #greenshipping
‘What is the role of @IMOHQ in the green transition?’ ‘What is your understanding of leaving nobody behind’ ‘How to accelerate green transition in Africa?’ #GreenShippingAccra2023
“Sitting on the hands is no longer an option for any country” Alonsi said and he encouraged all African countries to participate actively in the debates and work of IMO on maritime decarbonisation
Thomas K. Alonsi, DG of Ghana Maritime Authority and host of conference, sums up and round of the Green Shipping Conference, Accra 2023. A super event providing important insights in the different viewpoints of the countries in African Region. #GreenShippingAccra2033
2. Another important take away: The zero carbon target in 2050 is realistic provided(!) instruments to ensure just and equitable transition are adopted in parallel.
IMO’s MEPC Chair Harry Conway (Liberia) points to a key take away from debate in regulation: IMO must remive regulatory uncetainties and that will pave the way for development in Africa and other developing countries.
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Are you ready to support an ambitious reduction target at MEPC in July?, asks Mr Conway of Liberia (MEPC chair) Promising answers from the panel of Kenya, Ghana, Namibia, Nigeria and Egypt also stressing the need for just and equitable transition #GreenShippingAccra2023
Efficient and environmentally friendly shipping, such as use of cleaner fuels, provide public health and climate benefits. But the transition to greener shipping is daunting.
Today in #Accra, experts meet to prepare Africa for the crucial transition to cleaner fuel for shipping.
At 9:50 am, we’ll be bringing you live updates of the @MaritimeGhana conference on Green Shipping which will explore the necessary elements for a just and equitable green transition in shipping.
Watch this Space!
@IMOHQ @DMA_SFS #GreenShippingAccra2023#EquitableTransition
Frans Kalenga, Senior Manager for sustainable energies at NAMCOR, Namibia, giving a very impressive and positive view on progress in Namibia on the path to a green transition.
#GreenShippingAccra2023
The first-ever International Green Shipping Conference in Africa is set to take place in Accra. Delegates from around the continent and the rest of world are registering their credentials, after which the Conference will start in earnest.
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Lift of! DG Thomas Alonsi opening the important event Green Shipping Conference on unlocking opportunities for Green Shipping in Africa! #greenshippingAccra2023