Environment

Governments will soon be informing airlines of their first ever requirements under the ICAO Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), following ICAO's publication of a new calculation announced today. …
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Every year, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of the Parties (COP) brings together world leaders, UN agencies, negotiators, climate experts, businesses, activists, Indigenous Peoples and relevant…
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A State Action Plan is a document that outlines how a State plans to reduce CO₂ emissions from international civil aviation. Within the State, it serves as a planning and coordination tool, helping align national efforts across different…
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Clean air is a shared responsibility. Like international aviation, air pollution knows no borders—everyone is affected by it, and everyone has a role to play in safeguarding the atmosphere. In support of the UN Sustainable Development Goal…
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In a world where aviation plays a vital role in connecting people and economies, ensuring the sustainability of the skies has become one of the industry’s most pressing imperatives. In this episode of our ICAO Explained video series, we…
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Last week we wrapped up our General Assembly in Montreal, and what an important event for aviation 's environmental sustainability. We accelerated aviation’s transition to a more sustainable and decarbonized future by achieving broader…
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Every year, the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies is commemorated globally on the 7th of September. Like international aviation, air pollution knows no borders: everyone is affected by it, and everyone shares the responsibility…
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July 12th is the day where we recognize the International day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms, a global call to action to reduce the impacts of these storms on human health, the environment, and sustainable development. It is an…
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Market-based measures (MBMs) are part of ICAO’s comprehensive mitigation strategy to address greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from international aviation. This work started in 1995. Reflecting on past considerations is essential to…
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From 2 to 4 June 2025, we are going to be hosting Aviation Climate Week 2025 at our Headquarters in Montréal, Canada. It will be a hybrid event that is open to both in-person and virtual participants. Over the three days, we will…
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