IMO forges ‘wish and a prayer’ carbon deal as greens bemoan checkpoint targets

China, Brazil and Argentina push back against targets in line with Paris Agreement

UN secretary general Antonio Guterres addresses the International Maritime Organization’s Marine Environment Protection Committee. The MEPC has decided new carbon targets for shipping.
UN secretary general Antonio Guterres addresses the International Maritime Organization’s Marine Environment Protection Committee. The MEPC has decided new carbon targets for shipping.Photo: IMO