Represent the League of Arab States in the IMO's Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC74)

Description of impact

Provide advice and support for the League of the Arab States for the International Maritime Organization marine environmental-related issues prior, during and after the meeting.
Technical cooperation and capacity building

Who is affected

League of Arab States

Narrative

MEPC 74 meeting discussed matters related to the following:
Adoption of amendments to IMO mandatory instruments
Reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ships
Implementation of the Sulphur 2020 limit
Marine plastic litter action plan
Ballast water management (BWM) Convention implementation
Approval of guidance and other matters

Impact status	Closed
Impact date	13 May 2019
Category of impact	Environment and sustainability - natural world and built environment, Policy and legislation
Impact level	Engagement