Environment

Every year, the Conference of the Parties (COP) brings together representatives from States that have joined the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). This year, COP29 took place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 11 to 22…
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This month's G20 Energy Transitions Ministerial Meeting that was held in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, gave significant recognition to ICAO for our efforts to decarbonize the aviation sector. ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar actively…
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At ICAO we are committed to supporting the global aviation sector's efforts to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. During our 41st ICAO Assembly, ICAO Member States adopted the collective long-term global aspirational goal (LTAG) of…
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When the 41st ICAO Assembly adopted a long-term global aspirational goal (LTAG) for international aviation of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 it was in support of the UNFCCC Paris Agreement's temperature goal. The historic agreement…
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Understanding the impact of emission on aviation is a complex, scientific challenge that requires extensive expertise and careful analysis. Non-CO₂ aviation emissions, which include water vapour (H2O), nitrogen oxides (NOx), particulate…
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In September we will be holding a Symposium on Non-CO2 Aviation Emissions, where we will bring together experts, researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers to address non-CO2 emissions in the aviation sector. This event will provide a…
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Climate change is not a distant threat; it is a reality that demands our immediate attention and action. The decisions we make now will shape the world we leave behind for generations to come. Those were the words of ICAO Secretary General…
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Our Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) is the first global market-based measure for any sector, representing a cooperative approach that moves away from a “patchwork” of national or regional…
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The aviation industry and airports, in particular, are in a transformative era. The upcoming 2024 ICAO Green Airports Seminar will address emerging topics against the historic backdrop of Athens, Greece from 18-19 April 2024. This year's…
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Contributing to a panel discussion on “Aviation and Emissions: Can Governments Find A Balance?” at the World Governments Summit currently taking place in Dubai, our Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar (pictured centre) highlighted the…
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