Pathways towards 50% reduction of GHGs from shipping until 2050
Research Project, 2019 – 2021

The UN agency for international shipping IMO has agreed to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from
shipping by at least 50% by 2050. There are yet no comprehensive studies showing how the target can be
reached, but there are studies assessing the role of energy efficiency measures, alternative marine fuels as well
as different policy instruments. The overall aim of this project is to assess the technical solutions and policy
instruments with large potential to contribute to IMO’s GHG target and show possible pathways both in Sweden
and internationally. Specifically, the project will (i) assess 4-5 technical solutions and 2-3 policy instruments with
large potential to reduce GHGs, (ii) assess scenarios for cost-effective choices which also considers the carbon
budget, (iii) contribute with a roadmap for how shipping can reach the IMO GHG target, developed in dialogue with
shipping stakeholders and relevant authorities, and (iv) present and spread the result also internationally.

Participants

Selma Brynolf (contact)

Chalmers, Mechanics and Maritime Sciences (M2), Maritime Studies

Maria Grahn

Chalmers, Mechanics and Maritime Sciences (M2), Maritime Studies

Julia Hansson

Chalmers, Mechanics and Maritime Sciences (M2), Maritime Studies

Collaborations

IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute

Stockholm, Sweden

Swedish shipowner's association

Göteborg, Sweden

Funding

Swedish Energy Agency

Funding Chalmers participation during 2019–2021

Related Areas of Advance and Infrastructure

Sustainable development

Driving Forces

Transport

Areas of Advance

Energy

Areas of Advance

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