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A guest blog on The Economist by World Ocean Summit speaker Allyson Browne, co-founder and chief executive of HACC, on ports as catalysts for climate action.

In this article for Bunkerspot, Allyson Browne of the High Ambition Climate Collective examines the ongoing efforts leading the charge to decarbonize U.S. ports and maritime infrastructure.

In this article written for Bunkerspot, High Ambition Climate Collective’s CEO Allyson Browne urges US ports to seize the opportunities presented by the EPA Clean Ports Program for bold climate action, equity and sustainability.

The High Ambition Climate Collective (HACC) for Ports held its first convening and workshop in San Francisco on March 25-26. This barrier-breaking event brought together a diverse group of policy leaders, industry experts and innovators from across the port and maritime sector to collaborate on proactive approaches and actionable strategies for future climate action at ports.

Shipping is a major culprit in the fossil-fueled climate crisis and must be part of global commitments to phase out fossil fuels. Ridding ships of fossil fuels (in the tank and on board) would reduce pollution equal to 260+ coal plants/year, prevent deadly environmental disasters and improve public health in port communities. Including shipping in the fossil fuel phase out would also give the UN International Maritime Organization a stronger mandate to transition ships to zero-emission in an equitable way. Learn more from Shaama Sandooyea, a marine biologist and a climate and ocean activist from Mauritius.