![]() In its submission to the tribunal, seen by the Guardian, the NGO Opportunity Green argues that the law of the sea already obliges all countries to combat vessel pollution and therefore hold the shipping industry accountable for its greenhouse gas emissions.Ĭarly Hicks, the legal director of Opportunity Green, said states had largely delegated their environmental responsibilities over shipping to the IMO. Like the international court of justice, which was tasked with giving its view on states’ legal duties on the climate emergency earlier this year, the tribunal’s opinion will not be legally binding, but it will be highly influential. The international tribunal for the law of the sea has been asked by a group of island nations to give its opinion on the climate crisis and marine responsibilities. It contributes about 3% of global emissions but this could rise significantly if no action is taken. ![]() The shipping industry is well behind others when it comes to addressing its climate impact, having failed to cap greenhouse gas emissions more than six years ago.
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