Abstract:
GHG emissions are strongly linked to the climate change issue. The transport industry
including shipping is always highlighted as one of the GHG emitting sectors. Madagascar
is ranked as both an island developing state and a least developing country which are
classified among the most vulnerable and most affected by climate change. Several
international efforts, especially those of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), are
already underway since 2018 to reduce GHG emissions from international shipping and to
support these countries in dealing with these issues with capacity building and guidance.
Madagascar follows these initiatives as best it can. Despite this, the situation at the
national level has not improved much. High national barriers hinder the adoption of
measures to reduce GHG emissions in the maritime transport sector. The most important
stage which is developing policy and legal basis with inclusive approaches of all
stakeholders has not been reached yet. Short term steps and measures should be initiated
in parallel. These consist in always awareness rising of all actors (decisions makers, port
operators, ship owners…), small actions achievable (adoption of renewable energies in
ports) and starting to advocate for a climate finance for shipping as Madagascar is eligible
for climate change mitigation funding.
