The Shipping Sector and Ports as Central Actors in the Decarbonization Effort: A Case Study of China

Authors

Aspasia Pastra, Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute, World Maritime University
Meinhard Doelle, Dalhousie University, Schulich School of LawFollow
Tafsor Johansson, Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute, World Maritime University

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

10-2021

Keywords

China, GHG Emission, International Maritime Organization, Green Ports, Green Policy

Abstract

This article carves out China’s maritime state-of-play with regards to GHG mitigating measures with a special focus on CO2 emission. The article commences with an overview of IMO’s GHG strategy taking into account the critical targets, proposed plans, schemes and measures aimed at the shipping sector. Discussions then segue into a twofold discussion pertaining to China’s current policy and port governance actions highlighting some of the existing gaps and challenges. Reference is made to remarkable developments from countries considering three vital key elements for an effective green port policy framework before drawing concluding remarks.

Comments

This version is the author's manuscript post-peer review. The published version is available through Brill.

Recommended Citation

Aspasia Pastra, Meinhard Doelle & Tafsir Johansson, "The Shipping Sector and Ports as Central Actors in the Decarbonization Effort: A Case Study of China" (2021) 6:2 Asia-Pacific Journal of Ocean Law and Policy 247.