Vision for climate compatible and sustainable cruises in 2040
Requirements for the transition of an industry
The cruise industry has to switch to zero-emission drive technologies to become sustainable. - Copyright: unsplash/Heather Shevlin
NABU demands
NABU calls on companies in the cruise industry to make a clear commitment to the Paris climate goals and to operate completely climate-neutral in 2040. For this it is necessary to develop a clear climate strategy with milestones, reduction targets and suitable measures up to 2040 for every company in absolute numbers and not in per person / night values and to start implementing it.
The measures specified therein must also include the existing fleet and include, for example, retrofitting with efficiency technologies for the entire fleet or, if necessary, the scrapping of old, inefficient ships. At the same time, air pollutant emissions with their negative effects on people and nature must be reduced. Most technologies reduce both greenhouse gas and air pollutant emissions. The goal is therefore emission-free shipping.
NABU cruise roadmap. - Copyright: NABU
Read the full paper about NABU's vision on climate compatible and sustainable cruises in 2040 below.