Members of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) failed yesterday to reach a deal on fair share contribution to the goal of keeping the increase in temperature below 1.5/2°C. Consequently, the shipping sector “was left in disarray” , says NGO Transport & Environment.

During the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 69) meeting held in London, the attendees were unable to agree on a work plan for reducing ship emissions and the issue was put off until the next meeting of the IMO’s environment committee in October.