The Pacific Blue Shipping Partnership (PBSP) is comprised of Pacific Island Countries pursuing an ambitious commitment of a 100% carbon-free maritime transport sector by 2050, including a 40% reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from shipping by 2030.
Sustainable and affordable shipping is critical to PacificÌýIslandÌýcountries which are dependent on shipping for as much as 80% to 90% of all goods needed to sustain their population and economies. Pacific Nations have the most expensive shipping in the world, the longest transport routes, and often the oldest and least energy efficient ships. Collective action with innovative financing is essential to decarbonise this transportation sector and develop a sustainableÌýand affordableÌýshipping industry to support these communities.Ìý
In consultation with multi-lateral and bilateral development partners,Ìýand with the support of UNSW,Ìýthe PBSP is developing a blended finance package exceeding US$500 million to enable a 10-year initial work programme (2020–2030) focused on three key priorities:Ìý
UNSW is providing technical guidance to the countries leading this partnership, with the support of the World Bank Blue Economy program and National Determined Contribution (NDC) trust fund.
Ben is aÌýScientia Fellow based at the Environmental Law Cluster, Centre for Applied Economic Research, and Centre for Ecosystem Science. His interdisciplinaryÌýresearch, teaching and advisory work focus on:
Michael has community development experience in West Africa, Ethiopia, Indonesia, and the Pacific. He has also taught international development studies in both the classroom at UNSW and in India with Engineers Without Borders. Michael joined the Institute for Global Development to ensure important ideas and research are realised. He holds a Master of International Development and a Graduate Certificate in Disaster Risk Reduction.
Taholo Kami is a Tongan born, resident of Fiji and was raised in Papua New Guinea. He is currently the Special Representative for Oceans for Fiji and works on indigenous issues in the Pacific Islands region. He has a strong background in conservation and sustainable development issues and has also worked and consulted Pacific Island countries on ICT and social media issues in the past.
Winder currently works at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat and held a former appointment at the Marshall Islands Conservation Society. He is a junior researcher for the Pacific Blue Shipping Partnership.
For more information about the Pacific Blue Shipping Partnership, contact Ben Milligan (b.milligan@unsw.edu.au).