"Ghana hosts first international Green Shipping Conference in Africa"

" Ghana hosts first international Green Shipping Conference in Africa \r\n\r\n The first International Green Shipping Conference in Africa has been held\u00a0in Ghana for Africa\u2019s maritime stakeholders to\u00a0discuss how to\u00a0take advantage of opportunities to become part of the global green transition of the shipping sector. \r\n\r\n The conference which saw the participation of the Secretary General of the International Maritime Organisation\u00a0(IMO), Kitack Lim,\u00a0brought together\u00a0thought leaders, experts and think tanks, whose ideas and perspectives will lay the foundation for Africa's gradual transition from fossil fuels to green fuel in maritime transport.\u00a0 \r\n\r\n The Conference was under the auspices of the International Maritime Organization and the Danish Maritime Authority with the Ghana Maritime Authority as the host organization.\u00a0 \r\n\r\n Secretary General of the International Maritime Organisation, Kitack Lim, revealed that this year the IMO is seeking to introduce an upgraded strategy on the Reduction of Green House Gas Emissions from Ships which is expected to set the framework for the way forward in support of decarbonizing shipping. \r\n\r\n The revised strategy containing a basket of technical and economic measures, he said \u201cwill provide the necessary certainty for all stakeholders to invest in future fuels and ship related technologies. And it will be the necessary catalyst to unlock new opportunities for African countries, particularly in renewable fuel production but also retro fitting of ships and the digitalisation of port operations.\u201d \r\n\r\n He said the IMO will support member states, including developing countries, implement measures to ensure that no one is left behind in the green agenda. \r\n\r\n \u201cI know that, decarbonisation presents challenges for many developing countries. At IMO, we are committed to examining and addressing the impact of the measures we adopt to achieve on this end. With this in mind, we are also committed to support member states to unlock the potential that green shipping presents. I am confident that, African countries stand in a prime position to unlock this potential.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0 \r\n\r\n Ghana\u2019s\u00a0Minister\u00a0for Transport, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah said while Ghana\u2019s government embraces the green agenda, there is the need for developing states be considered. \r\n\r\n Mr. Asiamah said, \u201cdeveloping countries remain challenged with the lack of green transportation infrastructure which would have ensured a sustainable future for us all. It is imperative therefore that, the impact of measures on states, including developing countries and, in particular those classified as Least Develop Countries and Small Island Developing states should be considered. They should never be left behind.\u201d \r\n\r\n The Director General of the Ghana Maritime Authority, Thomas Kofi Alonsi, encouraged African states to open themselves up to unlocking potentials in renewable energy. \r\n\r\n \u201cAs the maritime industry forges ahead in its quest to attain a zero-carbon society, the need for cleaner fuels and its associated technologies will also increase significantly and urgently. Africa, however, has the potential to be a major ship energy source as the continent has vast and untapped renewable resources, that position us to benefit from the green transition and maritime decarbonisation,\u201d the GMA boss averred. \u00a0 \r\n\r\n Speaking on the sidelines of the conference, Danish Ambassador to Ghana, Tom Norring, acknowledged the decade-long fruitful collaborations that have existed between Denmark and Ghana in promoting sustainable shipping. \r\n\r\n "

"Ghana hosts first international Green Shipping Conference in Africa"

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