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IMO CARES – Technical Proposals for Technology Demonstration
The IMO CARES Maritime Technology Global Challenge was launched in November 2023 to identify technology solutions to accelera...
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IMO CARES Phase II Project Concept
IMO CARES is in the early stages of developing a proposal for Phase II of the Project, which will aim to support developing r...
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IMO CARES Forum highlights collaborative efforts for maritime decarbonization
The IMO CARES Forum, held from June 24 to 26, 2024, at the IMO Headquarters in London, brought together a diverse group of st...
Read More..IMO CARES is an IMO implemented project funded by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Focused on technology solutions for domestic shipping (under 5,000 GT) and ports.
Champions the accelerated adoption of green maritime technologies in developing countries, especially Small Island Developing States and Least Developed Countries.
The Project is part of broader IMO initiatives to decarbonize shipping and to ensure that no country is left behind on this voyage
The Issue
Shipping accounts for approximately 4% of global GHG emissions and is growing as a proportion of global emissions.
Approximately 30% of GHG emissions from shipping stems from domestic shipping (under 5,000 gt).
Decarbonizing domestic shipping is crucial to achieving the objectives set out in IMO’s GHG strategy.
Through promoting the uptake of energy efficient technologies in the maritime sectors of developing countries, we aim to accelerate the transition to zero carbon shipping
The Project
The IMO CARES project aims to advance global efforts in reducing shipping emissions by promoting technology focused partnerships, collaboration, demonstration of technologies and knowledge sharing between the global north and south.
This initiative is dedicated to supporting developing nations to achieve the IMO energy efficiency and GHG reduction targets. The main focus is on small island states and least developed countries.
By facilitating collaboration among stakeholders, IMO CARES seeks to accelerate the adoption of energy-efficient technologies, fostering a greener and more sustainable maritime industry.
The Maritime Technology Global Challenge
The mission behind our Maritime Technology Global Challenge is clear: to expedite the adoption of green technology in developing countries, with a special focus on small island developing states and least developed countries. By bringing together providers and recipient countries, we aim to facilitate sustainable change and support the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the maritime sector.
Technology providers from across the globe submitted decarbonization solutions geared toward ports and domestic vessels in Africa and the Caribbean – and we have chosen some winners.
These winners have received funding to create technical proposals for implementation of their solutions. They will also receive guidance from the local countries, MTCCs and other experts.
The Maritime Technology Global Challenge sets the stage for proven technologies to be used in pilot projects in the region, which will build confidence.
IMO CARES Resources
IMO CARES hosts a series of CARES Connects events. These are informal networking sessions that facilitate relationship building and pave the way for future collaborations.
You can download and view presentations from the IMO CARES events here.
You can also access photographs from the events here
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