Pacific Environment calls for leadership during International Maritime talks
LONDON — As global negotiations intensify in London this week over how to curb climate pollution from ships, the U.S. government has abruptly exited the talks, as first reported by TradeWinds. The U.S. delivered a diplomatic message to other countries at the International Maritime Organization (IMO), stating it would...
Vietnam hosts regional zero waste workshop: Lessons and hope for the future
In February, Pacific Environment hosted a weeklong zero waste workshop in Vietnam. With over 80 participants from NGOs, government and industry around Vietnam and Asia Pacific, participants shared lessons learned from the zero waste movement in different contexts, and explored opportunities and fundraising for the important work ahead. To...
Pacific Environment calls for leadership during International Maritime talks
LONDON — As global negotiations intensify in London this week over how to curb climate pollution from ships, the U.S. government has abruptly exited the talks, as first reported by TradeWinds. The U.S. delivered a diplomatic message to other countries at the International Maritime Organization (IMO), stating it would...
Pacific Environment announces new California climate policy director
SACRAMENTO — Pacific Environment welcomes Davina Hurt as its new California Climate Policy Director, effective January 30, 2025. Prior to joining Pacific Environment, Davina Hurt was appointed to the California Air Resources Board by Governor Gavin Newsom in December 2020 and served on the board for more than four...
California can lead the world to reduce emissions from ocean cargo ships, lower climate impacts, and improve air quality around ports
Two reports co-released today by Goldman School of Public Policy, University of California Berkeley and Energy & Environmental Research Associates delve into policy changes and technology to decarbonize ocean going vessels. Non-profit Pacific Environment commissioned these reports. This set of reports seeks to inform stakeholders and policymakers on potential...
Battery Ships In The Yangtze River Basin
Since President Xi Jinping solemnly announced the “3060” carbon target at the general debate of the 75th United Nations General Assembly on September 22, 2020, the shipping industry in China has been moving towards the goal of creating low-carbon fuel supply, building a modern value chain, and achieving high-quality...
