Many ships use outdated and dangerous fossil fuels to travel the oceans. We lead international coalitions that advocate a ban on oil in the Arctic and a transition to clean energy for the shipping industry. We also seek laws that protect wildlife and coastal communities by keeping ships out of sensitive areas.

Climate headwinds at the IMO 

Blog Post | December 8, 2025 | Davina Hurt
I got off the plane to find a long list of texts — messages filled with anger and disappointment about the delay of the historic climate framework at the...
Melting Ice Floes on Arctic Water

Norway and Arctic nations must lead on cleaner fuels for Arctic shipping

Press Release | November 19, 2025
OSLO — Norway has a unique opportunity to stamp its influence on the clean up of Arctic shipping, ahead of an upcoming International Maritime Organization meeting in February 2026...
Nightscape of Busan, Korea

Pacific Environment applauds Singapore and the Republic of Korea announcement to establish a green and digital shipping corridor

Press Release | November 6, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO — The Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Singapore and the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of the Republic of Korea have signed a Memorandum of...

U.S. ports get graded on protecting public health

Press Release | October 2, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO — Around 31 million people in the U.S. live near ports, breathing toxic diesel pollution from ships, trucks, and cargo equipment every day. This pollution increases the...

From local action to global vision: Advancing clean shipping this World Maritime Day

Blog Post | September 23, 2025 | Teresa Bui, Davina Hurt and Antonio Santos
With new shore power projects at home and ongoing advocacy on the global stage, Pacific Environment is charting a cleaner course for shipping Shipping is the engine of global...
View of the Port of Seattle.

Plugged in for a cleaner future: Seattle and Tacoma lead shore power advances

Blog Post | September 2, 2025 | Fern Uennatornwaranggoon
How Washington’s busiest ports are reducing pollution and leading the way in maritime sustainability From cruise ships plugging into new shore power at the Port of Seattle to container...