Poor countries accuse wealthier nations of failing to uphold previous climate commitments amid crucial negotiations to decarbonize shipping. Gathering in London, 175 countries are striving to finalize an agreement that could drastically reduce emissions from shipping over the next 25 years. This deal includes a proposed levy on ships based on their emissions, meant to fund climate initiatives in poorer nations. However, opposition from major economies like China and Brazil casts doubt on the negotiations, raising fears among vulnerable nations that they will be left without support as extreme weather ravages their economies.
It is difficult to understand what these countries are thinking. Maybe they are worried about their national sovereignty. But we are basing our argument on scientific grounds.
The levy is seen as a crucial source of funding for poor countries, which are seeing increasing economic devastation from extreme weather.
If the most ambitious proposals are realized, the agreement would also require all ships to pay a small charge based on the greenhouse gases they emit.
Poor countries fear the negotiations are already falling apart, and that they will be the losers.
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