UNICA at COP30 – “Maritime fuels and decarbonization”

The maritime transport sector contributes nearly 3% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, making it a key priority in international climate negotiations. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has set ambitious targets to reduce the carbon intensity of international shipping by at least 40% by 2030 and to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Sustainable biofuels—such as ethanol, biodiesel, and biogas-derived fuels—are emerging as immediate, scalable, and cost-effective solutions to lower emissions across the global shipping fleet.

This panel will discuss the opportunities and challenges of expanding sustainable fuel use in the maritime sector, focusing on how biofuels can complement other low-carbon technologies to help countries meet IMO targets and advance a sustainable global shipping economy.  

Speakers

• Nelson Mojarro, Head of Energy Transition at International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)  

• Hugo de Rijke, Senior Policy Officer at Ministry of Climate and Green Growth of the Kingdom of Netherlands 

• André Valente, Director of Sustainability at Raízen 

• Mariana Espécie, Special Advisor of Minister of Mines and Energy of Brazil (moderator)