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Delegates doubt next week's MEPC meeting will bring concrete results

Ahead of next week’s IMO climate meeting, there is far from consensus on which instruments are needed to reduce shipping’s climate footprint.
Although countries are starting to come closer together, the dynamics of the IMO are such that work is best done under pressure. Therefore, it may be a strategy for some countries to keep negotiations open until the next MEPC in September - or even until 2025.
Although countries are starting to come closer together, the dynamics of the IMO are such that work is best done under pressure. Therefore, it may be a strategy for some countries to keep negotiations open until the next MEPC in September - or even until 2025.
by METTE GRUBE CONDRUP

It’s quite unusual for a well-oiled industry to encourage politicians to introduce legislation that limits the industry’s opportunities. 

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