Why is the Commission proposing measures at EU level, not internationally?
The European Union and its Member States have consistently supported ambitious
international action to address climate change. They are actively engaged in current
discussions within the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to develop energy
efficiency standards for existing ships and on other medium- to long-term measures.
Monitoring and reporting proposals are part of this gradual approach.
The EU has a strong preference for a global approach to maritime emissions led by IMO.
The EU and its Member States are working closely in IMO with the USA, Japan, Australia,
Canada, Russia, Korea and others on these issues.
Consistent with this international cooperation, the EU system of MRV for shipping
emissions is designed as a concrete contribution to building an international system. First
steps in this direction have recently been taken at the IMO, with active support from the
EU and partner countries. By yielding further insights into the sector's potential to reduce
emissions, an MRV system will also provide new opportunities to agree on efficiency
standards for existing ships.
The Commission's proposal combines monitoring of data on CO2 emissions with other data related to energy efficiency. This will facilitate the alignment of the EU scheme with any IMO system agreed in the future.
Source: European Commission Back to all F.A.Q.
international action to address climate change. They are actively engaged in current
discussions within the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to develop energy
efficiency standards for existing ships and on other medium- to long-term measures.
Monitoring and reporting proposals are part of this gradual approach.
The EU has a strong preference for a global approach to maritime emissions led by IMO.
The EU and its Member States are working closely in IMO with the USA, Japan, Australia,
Canada, Russia, Korea and others on these issues.
Consistent with this international cooperation, the EU system of MRV for shipping
emissions is designed as a concrete contribution to building an international system. First
steps in this direction have recently been taken at the IMO, with active support from the
EU and partner countries. By yielding further insights into the sector's potential to reduce
emissions, an MRV system will also provide new opportunities to agree on efficiency
standards for existing ships.
The Commission's proposal combines monitoring of data on CO2 emissions with other data related to energy efficiency. This will facilitate the alignment of the EU scheme with any IMO system agreed in the future.
Source: European Commission Back to all F.A.Q.
