Controlling International Shipping and Aviation Emissions: Governing the Global Climate Crisis

The book assesses the extent to which two specialized UN agencies, the IMO and ICAO, have been able to regulate environmental pollution in the global commons. It explores why these agencies have struggled to execute their critical missions and considers emerging and feasible routes to control and reduce emissions. It will be of interest to students, scholars, industry, and non-profit experts, and public officials working in shipping and aviation regulation.

Format: Hardback
Length: 182 pages
Publication date: 20 July 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the assessment of the effectiveness of two specialized United Nations agencies, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) headquartered in London and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) based in Montreal, in regulating environmental pollution in the global commons. Since the adoption of the Kyoto Protocol in 1997, which entrusted these two public International Organizations (IOs) with the responsibility of mitigating greenhouse gas emissions from the rapidly expanding international shipping and aviation sectors, they have faced significant challenges in fulfilling their critical missions. In his insightful analysis, David Deese explores the underlying reasons behind these agencies' inability to effectively execute their assigned climate mitigation tasks. Drawing upon a diverse range of sources, including interviews with key figures within the IMO and ICAO, as well as from industry and national governments, Deese examines the intricate politics that shape these IOs and assesses how they have hindered the successful implementation of their climate mitigation mandates. Furthermore, he analyzes the limitations of the IMO and ICAO and explores how these findings can be applied to understand the operations of other UN specialized agencies.

The book holds immense value for students, scholars, and professionals engaged in the fields of global governance, international organizations, transportation, environment, and climate change. It serves as a valuable resource for industry experts, non-profit organizations, and public officials involved in shipping and aviation regulation. By examining the challenges and successes of these two UN agencies, the book offers valuable insights into the complexities of regulating environmental pollution in the global commons and provides practical strategies for addressing these challenges in the future.

Weight: 510g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032399645