1. Commitments and Cooperation
CAPACITY BUILDING FOR CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION IN THE MARITIME SHIPPING INDUSTRY
Commitments and Cooperation
Presented by Dr. Pacifica F. Achieng Ogola |
Sustainable Blue Economy Conference, Nairobi Kenya, November 2018
Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), 11:00Hrs - 13:00Hrs, Tent “B”
The Global MTCC Network (GMN) project is funded by the European Union and implemented by IMO
The views expressed in this presentation can in no way be taken to reflect the views of the European Union

2. Co-benefits of Emissions Reduction
The need to reduce emissions is influencing Legislation on compliance (Policies, Statute Laws and Regulations)
Air quality will improve in the long term, and hence reduce health associated problems caused by air pollution
Low-carbon economic development initiatives arising from energy efficiency
New jobs while implementing the action plans (climate change adaptation and mitigation related)

3. Co-Benefits of Emissions Reduction

4. Request to Strengthen MTCC-Africa
MTCC-Africa has achieved some notable milestones through financial support by the European Union and technical guidance of IMO
Strengthening MTCC-Africa will provide an outreaching arm for IMO on the following matters:
Encouraging States to ratify and domesticate MARPOL Annex VI
Reduction of harmful emissions from the maritime shipping industry
Enhancing energy efficiency
Adoption of low carbon technologies

5. Commitments and Cooperation
Jointly planned Capacity Building Projects – skilling of professionals in the maritime shipping industry
Specific research on climate change, reduction of harmful emissions, energy efficiency, and low carbon technologies
Pilot projects to demonstrate practical compliance with GHG reduction targets and MARPOL Annex VI
Rolling out viable pilot projects across the continent
Facilitating growth and development in the Blue Economy by strengthening our Institutions
Constant communication through exchanging technical information, research results, newsletters, compliance advisories, investment advisories
Fundraising for Programs, Projects and Activities

6. Cooperate, for exponential growth in the maritime shipping industry

7. THANK YOU!