The Project intends to have four related outputs. First, capacity building for researchers on environmental maritime governance with a view to making the issue a critical research agenda  in Kenya. Secondly, generation of research evidence through development and publication of cutting edge and high quality journal publications on Kenya’s participation in international maritime GHG discussions and enforcement of maritime emission reduction regulatory measures. Thirdly, policy engagement and advisory with key public actors in Kenya and internationally with the IMO with a view to enhancing the voice of developing countries in both the negotiation and enforcement processes. Fourthly, public awareness on environmental maritime governance through workshops, opinion pieces in the media and podcasts.

The Project aims to contribute To:

• Making international shipping greener, by giving advice to policy makers on how to reduce ship emissions
• Making governance for international shipping more inclusive, by suggesting how developing countries, and Kenya in particular, can gain a higher profile and stronger voice in the IMO negotiations
• Making governance for international shipping more effective, by giving advice to Port State Control officers and the IMO on how to improve implementation and enforcement of IMO’s MARPOL Convention
• Overcoming Global North biases in maritime research, by taking a developing country perspective on maritime environmental governance