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The International Maritime Organization's secretary-general, Arsenio Dominguez, confirmed that the shipping industry's greenhouse gas emissions will decline, independent of the upcoming Net Zero Framework. He highlighted ongoing decarbonization efforts and research into alternative fuels, with goals to reduce emissions by 20-30% from 2008 levels by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2050, although challenges remain regarding clean fuel usage and associated costs. A decision on practical measures to support these targets has been delayed until October 2026.