Green Maritime Africa Coalition (GMAC): Advancing a Net Zero and Resilient Maritime Future for Africa
Africa stands at the forefront of global maritime transformation with its vast renewable energy resources. By harnessing these resources, the continent is poised to lead global transition to greener maritime practices, fostering economic growth hand in hand with environmental sustainability. This vision led to the launch of the Green Maritime Africa Coalition (GMAC) at the 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP 28) on December 8, 2023.
GMAC is an initiative originated by the Maritime Organization of West and Central Africa (MOWCA), Port State Control for West and Central African Region (Abuja MoU), Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), and the African Shipowners Association with the support of the Race to Zero and Race to Resilience campaigns. It serves as a catalyst for continent-wide collaboration, addressing pressing maritime challenges and the global climate crisis.
Why GMAC Matters:
Environmental Imperative
Maritime emissions significantly contribute to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, necessitating immediate action to combat climate change.
Global Commitments
International agreements, such as the Paris Agreement and IMO's revised 2023 GHG strategy, mandate unified and collaborative efforts to decarbonise the maritime sector.
Economic Driver
Integral to African economies, the maritime sector fuels trade, employment, and the distribution of essential goods. It is a major off taker of zero emission fuels.
Collective Action
GMAC's inclusive platform fosters collaboration among governments, private sectors, civil society, and international organisations, facilitating collective change and harnessing opportunities for the benefit of African economies and its people.
GMAC aims to:
GoGMI 是在加納註冊成立的非營利組織。它構成了一個“智囊團”，供海洋戰略思想家、實踐者和盟友對影響幾內亞灣地區的戰略海洋事務進行互動、分享想法和研究。該研究所的核心業務是在加納和幾內亞灣整個海洋空間的安全、安保和環境領域進行戰略性海事研究、諮詢和宣傳。 GoGMI 的主要目標是從本土角度開展公認的研究並提供解決方案，從而解決當前該地區海事研究中當地意見和利益代表不足的不平衡問題。
GoGMI 是在加納註冊成立的非營利組織。它構成了一個“智囊團”，供海洋戰略思想家、實踐者和盟友對影響幾內亞灣地區的戰略海洋事務進行互動、分享想法和研究。該研究所的核心業務是在加納和幾內亞灣整個海洋空間的安全、安保和環境領域進行戰略性海事研究、諮詢和宣傳。 GoGMI 的主要目標是從本土角度開展公認的研究並提供解決方案，從而解決當前該地區海事研究中當地意見和利益代表不足的不平衡問題。
Together, We Build a Greener and Resilient African Maritime Sector!