As part of CEST2025, a special session will be dedicated to exploring the environmental impacts of maritime transport and the legislative, policy, and technological solutions available to address them. In this framework, the results of the project NAVGreen, an emblematic program that aims to improve the environmental footprint of shipping will be presented.
The session will address a broad spectrum of topics related to the environmental footprint of maritime activities.
Contributions are invited on the following subjects:
- Energy efficiency and climate change mitigation in maritime transport
- Atmospheric emissions and air pollution from ships
- Ballast water management and control of invasive species
- Environmental management of ports and marinas
- Marine pollution: oil and chemical spills, solid waste, scrubber discharges, antifouling biocides
- Underwater noise and its ecological effects
- Ship dismantling and recycling practices
- Environmental regulations and policy frameworks for shipping and ports
- Sustainable shipping initiatives and innovative practices
This session aims to bring together researchers, policymakers, and industry experts to discuss recent developments, challenges, and best practices in advancing environmental sustainability in the maritime sector.
