Pacific island nations are advocating for a universal carbon levy of 150 USD per tonne of emissions to decarbonize the global shipping industry. While these vulnerable states push for a 1.5C temperature limit, major industrialized economies prefer market based systems focused on emissions intensity targets. Beyond policy, the region is testing practical solutions like the SV Juren Ae, a low carbon cargo vessel using wind sails to increase carbon efficiency by 80 percent. These efforts combine traditional maritime knowledge with modern engineering to reduce reliance on fossil fuels in remote oceanic transport.
