The International Maritime Organization (IMO) shelved the proposed global shipping carbon levy for one year in October 2025 after delegates failed to reach an agreement. The delay, which pushes a final decision to October 2026, is due to sharp divisions over the Net-Zero Framework and was supported by a coalition that included the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, reports UN News and Solutions for Our Climate. The framework aims to introduce a global fuel standard and pricing mechanism for emissions from ships.

 The International Maritime Organization (IMO)  shelved the proposed global shipping carbon levy for one year in October 2025 after delegates failed to reach an agreement. The delay, which pushes a final decision to October 2026, is due to sharp divisions over the Net-Zero Framework and was supported by a coalition that included the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, reports UN News and Solutions for Our Climate. The framework aims to introduce a global fuel standard and pricing mechanism for emissions from ships. 

Delay and disagreement:-
 The IMO's Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) postponed a vote on the Net-Zero Framework, which was initially approved in principle in April 2025.
Reasons for delay: -
Deep divisions among member nations, including opposition from the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, prevented a consensus on the framework, according to UN News.
What happens next: -
A final vote is now expected in October 2026, giving countries a year to continue consultations and try to bridge differences, notes UN News.
Framework details: -
The framework aims to align the shipping sector with the goal of net zero emissions by 2050 by creating a legally binding global system to curb maritime emissions.
Implications: -
The postponement creates uncertainty and could lead to a patchwork of regional rules, as the European Union, for example, has already expanded its own emissions trading scheme for shipping, says Development Aid. 

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