Despite momentum, Africa’s IMO influence remains unequipped, as only 18 countries ratified key regulatory instruments under MARPOL Annex VI
The BBNJ Agreement enforced on 17 January 2026 made it the third implementing agreement to the United Nations Convention on Law of the Sea.
The IMO proposed Net Zero Framework seeks to cut greenhouse gas emissions from shipping-industry responsible for about 3% of global emissions
The 31st session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Council concluded with renewed focus on regulating commercial deep-sea mining
A new study has found that ocean temperature patterns play a key role in limiting how widely droughts spread across the globe. Amid escalating climate concerns, the research by the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN), in collaboration with…
In Western Indian Ocean coastline, a quiet, determined transformation is taking shape as women step forward for fragile marine conservation
Next phase of negotiations at the IMO will focus on refining guidelines on fuel standards, lifecycle emissions accounting, and distribution
Kenya is set to make history in 2026 when it hosts the global Our Ocean Conference for the first time, marking a significant moment for Africa