The maritime net zero framework matters far beyond shipping

Adoption of the International Maritime Organisation’s Net Zero Framework was postponed by one year, to October 2026. This time window must be used to address four outstanding challenges. Success can turn the maritime sector into a model for achieving the Paris climate goals. Adoption of the International Maritime Organisation’s Net Zero Framework was postponed by one year, to October 2026. This Comment argues that this time window must be used to address four outstanding challenges, and that success can turn the maritime sector into a model for achieving the Paris climate goals.