The IAPH Steering Group on Climate and Energy met virtually on 2 July to hold a first IAPH technical discussion on developments regarding nuclear energy propulsion of commercial vessels and implications for ports. While the IAPH working groups on Clean Marine Fuels and Port Readiness Levels were identified as the right fora for considering technical work in the field, it was considered important for IAPH to establish a mechanism to get early identification of relevant developments in the shipping industry through sharing of insights and through closer involvement in the respective IMO work. Elsewhere on its agenda, the Steering Group discussed forthcoming work on nature and biodiversity in ports and the relevant C&E content of the Technical Committee Day in London, 2 November.
