Climate Change, Transition and Path to Sustainability - Shipping and Energy

About the Conference

This conference aims to address the pressing issues surrounding the transition to sustainability in the shipping and energy sectors. With a duration of eight hours, the event will feature discussions on the legal and contractual implications of decarbonization, including national and international regulations. Key topics include the role of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in promoting decarbonization, the implementation of the Emissions Trading System (ETS) in shipping, and the impact of the FuelEU Maritime initiative on commercial contracts.

Main Topics

Participants will explore various aspects of the green transition, such as:

• The decarbonization of shipping and its regulatory landscape

• Private law implications of the greening process

• Industry solutions for carbon reduction, including the Blue Visby Solution

• Carbon storage and transport methods

• The role of sustainable maritime fuels in a complex regulatory environment

Speakers

The event will feature prominent speakers from leading institutions, including:

• Professor Owen Anderson, University of Texas at Austin

• Professor Lia Athanasiou, University of Athens

• Professor Simon Baughen, Institute of International Shipping and Trade Law, Swansea University

• Dr. Richard Caddell, Cardiff School of Law and Politics

This conference represents a significant opportunity for stakeholders in the shipping and energy sectors to engage in meaningful dialogue about the future of sustainability and the legal frameworks that will shape it. For more information and to register, visit the event website.