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20-12-2022 11:19 |
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Cyprus as a Mediterranean
island state welcomes the adoption of the draft amendments to MARPOL Annex
VI, which will take full effect on 1st May 2025, concerning the
designation of the Mediterranean Sea as Sulphate Oxides Emission Control Area
(SECA). This development is extremely significant towards protecting public
health and the environment in the Mediterranean, by reducing exposure to
harmful levels of air pollution resulting from these emissions. Furthermore, Cyprus
acknowledges the progress made in respect with the ongoing revision of the
Initial IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships, although the
2030 and 2050 revised targets are still being discussed together with the
implementation of a supplementary “basket of measures” in the Revised
Strategy which is expected to be adopted at MEPC 80.
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