Despite the government’s vow to act on climate and strengthen ties with the Pacific, Australia has declined to back a plan to clean up global shipping.
Australia has been criticised for siding with China and Russia to oppose a popular plan from a group of Pacific Island nations to tackle carbon emissions from the shipping industry.
The proposal had not only won widespread support across the Pacific, but the crucial backing of the EU and many nations gathered at Paris climate finance talks held last month. Both the International Chamber of Shipping and World Shipping Council support the introduction of a levy. Prehn said some nations appeared to be concerned about the impact the levy might have on trade, but were not sufficiently concerned about the impact on trade of not acting on climate.
“With our own legislated national target of net zero by 2050, Australia will be an active player in advocating for an ambitious strategy and the phasing out of GHG emissions from international shipping by 2050. We will also be looking for the establishment of interim ambitions to establish a clear transition pathway for industry and ensure the global fleet keeps on track,” the spokesperson said.
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