BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:unctad.org BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a856a08d001d DTSTART:20251009T130000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20251009T143000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:Webinar on leveraging the IMO Net Zero Framework and NDCs: Waste-to -fuel pathways for sustainable shipping and fisheries CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:At a historical session in April 2025\, the International Marit ime Organization (IMO) agreed on the “Net-zero Framework” (NZF)\, a bi nding regulation that\, if adopted in October 2025\, will create the basis for full decarbonization of the shipping industry by 2050. Critically\, t he agreement combines mandatory emissions limits\, GHG emissions pricing\, and special support to developing countries that enable the energy transi tion of shipping.  Nationally Determined Contributions\, particularly fro m large fishing nations and Small Island Developing States (SIDS) also con tain significant commitments to decarbonize and enable energy transition o f fishing fleets and for the adaptation of the fisheries sector to climate change.In the context created by NZF\, liquified biomethane (bio-LNG) is a low-emissions fuel that may enjoy critical benefits. In fact\, Bio-LNG\, which can be produced out of organic waste through well-established proce sses\, can be used as a drop-in or a replacement for Liquified Natural Gas (LNG)\, a fuel that already propels 6-7 % (gross tonnage) of global shipp ing and it is growing in prevalence.The CEET Issue Brief on Unlocking Low- Emission Energy from Waste: A Sustainable Solution for Shipping and Fisher ies in Emerging Economies highlights how megacities with proximity to majo r ports could improve waste management practices around their urban organi c waste transforming it into bio-LNG\, for use as a fuel. The brief emphas izes how\, today\, in many developing countries\, processing urban organic waste is too costly and organic waste is often landfilled without treatme nt. The brief introduced the concept that climate regulations for shipping could be capitalized on to mobilize interest and finances from affluent i ndustries.In the first part of this webinar\, we will revisit the results of the brief in light of the decarbonization framework established by the relevant climate regulation\, the IMO NZF.In the second part of this webin ar\, UNCTAD will discuss how the IMO NZF\, or the principles contained in this breakthrough agreement and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement\, may be leveraged to also support decarbonizat ion of fisheries and the just and equitable transition for the fishing ind ustry as its report on “Energy transition of fishing fleets: Opportuniti es and challenges for developing countries”ObjectivesDescribe how the IM O (International Maritime Organization) Net Zero Framework (NZF) simultane ously ensures decarbonization of shipping and promotes economic developmen t\;Update and revisit the findings of the CEET Issue Brief on Unlocking Lo w-Emission Energy from Waste: A Sustainable Solution for Shipping and Fish eries in Emerging Economies in light of the global carbon pricing mechanis m\, along with potential rewards for best performers and support for devel oping countries established by the IMO’s NZF\; Discuss trade and invest ment policy-relevant recommendations for leveraging the IMO NZF and the ND Cs under the Paris Agreement to ensure the economic development\, decarbon ization and adaptation of the fisheries sector.The event is part of the CE ET webinar series\, “Insights and Innovations for a Sustainable Energy F uture\,” which features webinars based on issue briefs published by the CEET as well as of the UNCTAD’s Ocean Economy and Fisheries and Trade an d Climate Change Programmes research.AudienceThis webinar brings together local planners\, investors\, policy and technology experts to discuss the technical\, financial\, and policy solutions that can promote innovative s olutions to integrating waste management with renewable energy to advance progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).Tentative ProgrammeSe ssion 1:This session is designed for a diverse audience spanning local\, r egional\, and global stakeholders in the evolving process of the IMO Net Z ero Framework\, the sustainability of maritime sectors\, with a particular focus on megacities.Moderator: Ms. Semida Silveira\, Professor of Systems Engineering\, Cornell UniversityMs. Regina Asariotis\, Chief (a.i.) of UN CTAD’s Trade Logistics Branch and Policy and Legislation Section at UNCT ADCapitaine Sukhjit Singh\, Technical Officer\, IMOMs. Roberta Cenni\, Iss ue Brief author\, Head of Biofuels at the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping\, and CEET memberMr. Alessandro Sanches Pereira\, Executive Director\, Instituto 17\, Brazil &\; Associated Researcher\, Curtin University Policy Institute\, Australia.Session 2 (Panel discussio n):With a workforce of ~ 60 million people\, mostly in emerging economies\ , and a fuel consumption of over 30 million tonnes annually\, including fi sheries in emissions\, reduction targets and just and equitable transition programs are of utmost importance. The panel will discuss how such inclus ion can happen under the current regulatory frameworks or if specific init iatives are required.Moderator: Mr. David Vivas\, Chief of Section (a.i.)\ , Ocean and Circular Economy Unit\, Trade\, Environment\, Climate Change a nd Sustainable Development (TED) Branch\, UNCTADPanelistsMr. Atiq Zaman\, CEET and UNCTADMs. Claudia Contreras\, TED Branch\, UNCTADMs. Roberta Cenn i\, CEETQ&\;A with audience OR additional discussion time<\;p>\;At a historical session in April 2025\, the International Maritime Organizati on (IMO) agreed on the “Net-zero Framework” (NZF)\, a binding regulati on that\, if adopted in October 2025\, will create the basis for full deca rbonization of the shipping industry by 2050. Critically\, the agreement c ombines mandatory emissions limits\, GHG emissions pricing\, and special s upport to developing countries that enable the energy transition of shippi ng. &\;nbsp\;Nationally Determined Contributions\, particularly from la rge fishing nations and Small Island Developing States (SIDS) also contain significant commitments to decarbonize and enable energy transition of fi shing fleets and for the adaptation of the fisheries sector to climate cha nge.<\;/p>\;<\;p>\;In the context created by NZF\, liquified biome thane (bio-LNG) is a low-emissions fuel that may enjoy critical benefits. In fact\, Bio-LNG\, which can be produced out of organic waste through wel l-established processes\, can be used as a drop-in or a replacement for Li quified Natural Gas (LNG)\, a fuel that already propels 6-7 % (gross tonna ge) of global shipping and it is growing in prevalence.<\;/p>\;<\;p& gt\;The CEET Issue Brief on Unlocking Low-Emission Energy from Waste: A Su stainable Solution for Shipping and Fisheries in Emerging Economies highli ghts how megacities with proximity to major ports could improve waste mana gement practices around their urban organic waste transforming it into bio -LNG\, for use as a fuel. The brief emphasizes how\, today\, in many devel oping countries\, processing urban organic waste is too costly and organic waste is often landfilled without treatment. The brief introduced the con cept that climate regulations for shipping could be capitalized on to mobi lize interest and finances from affluent industries.<\;/p>\;<\;p>\ ;In the first part of this webinar\, we will revisit the results of the br ief in light of the decarbonization framework established by the relevant climate regulation\, the IMO NZF.<\;/p>\;<\;p>\;In the second part of this webinar\, UNCTAD will discuss how the IMO NZF\, or the principles contained in this breakthrough agreement and Nationally Determined Contri butions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement\, may be leveraged to also suppor t decarbonization of fisheries and the just and equitable transition for t he fishing industry as its report on “Energy transition of fishing fleet s: Opportunities and challenges for developing countries”<\;/p>\;< \;h4>\;Objectives<\;/h4>\;<\;p>\;Describe how the IMO (Internati onal Maritime Organization) Net Zero Framework (NZF) simultaneously ensure s decarbonization of shipping and promotes economic development\;<\;/p&g t\;<\;p>\;Update and revisit the findings of the CEET Issue Brief on U nlocking Low-Emission Energy from Waste: A Sustainable Solution for Shippi ng and Fisheries in Emerging Economies in light of the global carbon prici ng mechanism\, along with potential rewards for best performers and suppor t for developing countries established by the IMO’s NZF\;&\;nbsp\;< \;/p>\;<\;p>\;Discuss trade and investment policy-relevant recommend ations for leveraging the IMO NZF and the NDCs under the Paris Agreement t o ensure the economic development\, decarbonization and adaptation of the fisheries sector.<\;/p>\;<\;p>\;The event is part of the CEET webi nar series\, “Insights and Innovations for a Sustainable Energy Future\, ” which features webinars based on issue briefs published by the CEET as well as of the UNCTAD’s Ocean Economy and Fisheries and Trade and Clima te Change Programmes research.<\;/p>\;<\;h4>\;Audience<\;/h4>\ ;<\;p>\;This webinar brings together local planners\, investors\, poli cy and technology experts to discuss the technical\, financial\, and polic y solutions that can promote innovative solutions to integrating waste man agement with renewable energy to advance progress on the Sustainable Devel opment Goals (SDGs).<\;/p>\;<\;h4>\;Tentative Programme<\;/h4> \;<\;p>\;<\;strong>\;Session 1:<\;/strong>\;<\;br>\;This s ession is designed for a diverse audience spanning local\, regional\, and global stakeholders in the evolving process of the IMO Net Zero Framework\ , the sustainability of maritime sectors\, with a particular focus on mega cities.<\;/p>\;<\;p>\;<\;strong>\;Moderator: Ms. Semida Silvei ra\,<\;/strong>\; Professor of Systems Engineering\, Cornell Universit y<\;/p>\;<\;ul>\;<\;li>\;<\;strong>\;Ms. Regina Asariotis\ ,<\;/strong>\; Chief (a.i.) of UNCTAD’s Trade Logistics Branch and P olicy and Legislation Section at UNCTAD<\;/li>\;<\;li>\;<\;stron g>\;Capitaine Sukhjit Singh\, <\;/strong>\;Technical Officer\, IMO&l t\;/li>\;<\;li>\;<\;strong>\;Ms. Roberta Cenni<\;/strong>\;\ , Issue Brief author\, Head of Biofuels at the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Ce nter for Zero Carbon Shipping\, and CEET member<\;/li>\;<\;li>\;&l t\;strong>\;Mr. Alessandro Sanches Pereira\,<\;/strong>\; Executive Director\, Instituto 17\, Brazil &\;amp\; Associated Researcher\, Curti n University Policy Institute\, Australia.<\;/li>\;<\;/ul>\;<\;p >\;<\;strong>\;Session 2 (Panel discussion):<\;/strong>\;<\;br >\;With a workforce of ~ 60 million people\, mostly in emerging economie s\, and a fuel consumption of over 30 million tonnes annually\, including fisheries in emissions\, reduction targets and just and equitable transiti on programs are of utmost importance. The panel will discuss how such incl usion can happen under the current regulatory frameworks or if specific in itiatives are required.<\;/p>\;<\;p>\;<\;strong>\;Moderator: M r. David Vivas\,<\;/strong>\; Chief of Section (a.i.)\, Ocean and Circ ular Economy Unit\, Trade\, Environment\, Climate Change and Sustainable D evelopment (TED) Branch\, UNCTAD<\;/p>\;<\;p>\;<\;strong>\;Pan elists<\;/strong>\;<\;/p>\;<\;ul>\;<\;li>\;<\;strong>\ ;Mr. Atiq Zaman\,<\;/strong>\; CEET and UNCTAD<\;/li>\;<\;li>\ ;<\;strong>\;Ms. Claudia Contreras\, <\;/strong>\;TED Branch\, UNC TAD<\;/li>\;<\;li>\;<\;strong>\;Ms. Roberta Cenni\,<\;/stron g>\; CEET<\;/li>\;<\;/ul>\;<\;p>\;Q&\;amp\;A with audienc e OR additional discussion time<\;/p>\;\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\ nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/webinar-leveraging-imo-net-zero-framework-and- ndcs-waste-fuel-pathways-sustainable-0 DTSTAMP:20260819T083208Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR