IMO's Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 82) to convene on key environmental issues

The International Maritime Organization's Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) meets in-person for its 82nd session at IMO Headquarters in London (with hybrid participation) from 30 September to 4 October, 2024.

MEPC 82 will discuss a range of environmental matters, including proposed mid-term measures for the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ships, enhancing energy efficiency of shipping, tackling marine litter, ballast water management and underwater noise reduction.  

The MEPC meeting is preceded by the 17th meeting of the Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG 17), from 23 to 27 September 2024.  

Highlights

• Tackling climate change - cutting GHG emissions from ships    
• Energy efficiency of ships  
• Ballast water management 
• Addressing marine litter   
• Designation of new Emission Control Areas  
• Proposals for Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas   
• Air pollution prevention   
• Reducing underwater radiated noise from commercial shipping  
• Pollution prevention and response
• Ship recycling 

Contact Information

IMO Media Team
media@imo.org

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