16:00
King's College London
September 24
King's Building Room: Dockrill Room (KIN 628) Strand Campus, Strand, London, WC2R 2LS
The shipping industry faces substantial challenges to reach The International Maritime Organisation’s goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. There is a need for both technological and operational shifts. How can maritime history inform the discussions and strategies towards this ambitious goal? Knowledge about previous transformations in shipping can provide important lessons for today’s owners and policy makers. The presentation emphasises five lessons from maritime history that are particularly relevant to reach net-zero.
Stig Tenold is professor of economic history at NHH - The Norwegian School of Economics in Bergen. He has published extensively on business history, Asian economic history and modern maritime history, including the Open Access book Norwegian shipping in the 20th century. Tenold is also involved in contemporary shipping, as the chair of a foundation that owns one of Norway’s oldest shipping companies.
This event is open to the public and free to attend both in-person and online (via Zoom). In-person spaces are limited, so register now to secure your spot!