During the Third ICAO Conference on Aviation and Alternative Fuels (CAAF/3), held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from 20 to 24 November 2023, the international aviation sector has taken a giant leap to accelerate its decarbonization.
By the adoption of a new ICAO Global Framework for Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), Lower Carbon Aviation Fuels (LCAF) and other Aviation Cleaner Energies, ICAO and its Member States have agreed to strive to achieve a collective global aspirational Vision to reduce CO2 emissions in international aviation by 5 per cent by 2030, compared to zero cleaner energy use.
Key elements of the Framework include a collective Vision for the clean energy transition, harmonized regulatory foundations, supporting implementation initiatives, and improved access to financing for related initiatives so that “No Country is Left Behind.”
In pursuing the Vision, each State’s special circumstances and respective capabilities will inform their ability to contribute to the Vision within their own national timeframes, without attributing specific obligations or commitments in the form of emissions reduction goals.
Hermes was represented by its Director General, Dr Kostas Iatrou.
Dr Iatrou in his capacity as the CEO of ATN – Air Transport News moderated the press conference of ICAO with the industry held on Friday 24th November.