Aligning global shipping climate policies with life cycle perspective
Journal article, 2026
The IMO Net-Zero Framework promotes adoption of low climate impact marine fuel through combination of pricing mechanism and fuel standard; however, fuel choice depends on competition for clean energy across sectors. Policies must consider life cycle perspective to avoid shifting impacts to the fuel supply chain and address wider environmental impacts, including land use and mineral resource depletion.
Author
Fayas Malik Kanchiralla
Chalmers, Mechanics and Maritime Sciences (M2), Transport, Energy and Environment
Selma Brynolf
Chalmers, Mechanics and Maritime Sciences (M2), Maritime Studies
Julia Hansson
IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute
Chalmers, Mechanics and Maritime Sciences (M2), Transport, Energy and Environment
Maria Grahn
Chalmers, Mechanics and Maritime Sciences (M2), Maritime Studies
Nature Energy
20587546 (eISSN)
Vol. In PressSubject Categories (SSIF 2025)
Economics
Environmental Sciences
Energy Systems
DOI
10.1038/s41560-026-02080-z