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IMO and South Korea to train officials from 17 developing countries on shipping emissions cuts

24 October 2026
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A five-day GHG-SMART programme in Busan will address IMO greenhouse-gas rules and practical decarbonisation measures for developing maritime administrations.

South Korea’s Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries and the International Maritime Organization will hold a five-day GHG-SMART training programme in Busan from October 26 to 30. Officials from 17 developing countries, including small island states, are expected to attend. The programme focuses on building capacity to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions from international shipping.

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