Concluding remarks : tying the threads
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Johansson, Tafsir Matin ; Triantafillou, Christina ; and Pastra, Aspasia
Description
Maritime decarbonisation is often framed as a techno-economic challenge, with most efforts toward a green future focusing on reducing the sector’s carbon output. There is no shortage of innovation in this regard, and the drive to make the transition happen is strong: the process demands the development of cleaner fuel alternatives and the advancement of propulsion system engineering, complemented by economic incentives, like the formulation of emissions standards or the establishment of pricing mechanisms. The framing is foundational, but it does not quite capture the whole picture. It focuses on technology and business; while, like all global industries, the maritime sector stands on the shoulders of people who perform the work and are most affected by structural changes. If the transition is going to last, it needs to account for its effects on people and communities. Nonetheless, the existing literature has not adequately addressed the interplay between climate policy and social equity. The works in this book aim to fill this gap in the literature by offering perspectives on maritime decarbonisation from the viewpoint of people, through the lens of climate justice. One recurring theme is that maritime decarbonisation is profoundly human.
Publication Date
12-2-2026
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Keywords
environmental law, SDG 13 - Climate Action, SDG 14 - Life Below Water
Disciplines
Environmental Law | Environmental Policy | Environmental Sciences | Law | Transportation