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Support Global Action on Shipping Emissions: Urge the US to Back the IMO Bunker Fuel Levy
Related Article: US won't accept IMO bunker fuel levy: State Department - argusmedia.com - Friday, August 15, 2025, 4:58:43 AM Eastern Daylight Time
Target: US State Department, President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick
Goal: We call on the US State Department and the White House to reverse their opposition and support the IMO's global bunker fuel levy to ensure the United States is a leader in the fight against climate change.
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has put forward a groundbreaking proposal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the shipping industry, which is responsible for nearly 3% of global emissions. The plan, supported by 63 nations, includes a global levy on bunker fuels and sets ambitious targets: a 30% reduction in emissions by 2035, with further targets to follow.
Despite the urgent need for climate action, the US government has refused to accept this proposal, claiming it would 'unfairly burden' the country and benefit other nations. This stance ignores the shared responsibility we have to protect our planet and the opportunities for American innovation and leadership in clean shipping technologies.
By rejecting the IMO's framework, the US risks isolating itself from the international community and undermining global climate goals. We urge our leaders to reconsider, support the IMO's levy, and invest in a sustainable future for all.
Key Demands
- Reverse the US government's opposition to the IMO bunker fuel levy and publicly support the global GHG pricing mechanism.
- Engage constructively with the international community to strengthen and implement the IMO's Net-Zero Framework.
- Invest in research, development, and deployment of clean shipping technologies to ensure a just transition for American workers.
- Commit to ambitious national targets for reducing shipping emissions in line with international agreements.
- Ensure that the US does not retaliate against nations supporting the IMO levy and instead fosters global cooperation on climate action.
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