Expanding low-carbon sea transport in the Republic of the Marshall Islands (LCST)

Context

The Marshall Islands have an extremely high dependence on energy sources imported by sea. If the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) are to be reached, the country must convert the fleet to low-carbon propulsion technologies. The country’s ‘2050 Strategy’ also envisages full decarbonisation by 2050 – especially in maritime transport. There are already national and regional institutions that can manage the transition to climate-friendly shipping.

Objective

The Marshall Islands are equipped with technology for sea transportation that allows them to achieve their ambitious NDC goal and demonstrate to the Pacific Region and the rest of the world how to protect the climate by including innovative concepts in traditional circumstances.

Approach

The project is supporting the Marshall Islands to develop and formulate a policy that encourages innovative technologies for climate-friendly sea transport.

It also develops the competencies of members of the government who take part in international conferences on maritime transport and climate protection. In this way the project raises the long-term profile of the country and other Pacific island states in the High Ambition Coalition (HAC) and Shipping High Ambition Coalition (SHAC), which are advancing climate protection within the United Nation and international shipping organisations.

The project also aims to encourage other Pacific island states to introduce low-carbon technologies and concepts for maritime transport, working with private and public donors.

Last update: May 2023