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The Caribbean Perspective: The Journey to MEPC83 and Beyond

Co-author(s)
Dr. Jan Yves Remy, Professor David Berry, Dr. Dale Ramlakhan, Ms. Jaeda Sutherland and Ms. Kerrlene Wills

This report offers a glimpse into the region’s path to MEPC 83—and a look ahead at what comes next. It traces the development of the 2023 IMO Strategy on the Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Ships, with particular focus on how Caribbean Member States responded; recounts how the region organized itself leading up to the meeting, including the technical groundwork, coalition-building, and advocacy; assesses the contents of the agreement, with insights from CSL experts on its likely impacts; and offers initial reflections on how the Caribbean might respond—both within and beyond the IMO. Feel free to browse and explore any section, as the report combines rich technical detail with a personal and political narrative.