On August 12, 2025, the United States determined not to back the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Net-Zero Framework plan, which intended to lower global shipping greenhouse gas emissions to net-zero by 2050. Understanding the IMO’s Proposal The IMO, a United Nations specialized agency responsible for regulating shipping, developed the Net-Zero Framework to address climate change. … Continue reading The U.S. Rejection of the IMO “Net-Zero Framework” Proposal