Nisha Menon

Nisha Menon, Chief Consultant, DESL, has over 26 years of experience in sustainable energy and climate action. She is a mechanical engineer with a masters degree in energy conservation and management. She has worked in energy management (buildings, industries and urban (municipal) infrastructure and renewable energy (biomass, small hydro power generation and municipal solid waste to energy).

Green Ports, Shipping, and Maritime Decarbonization

70% of global trade by volume (80% by value) is carried by maritime shipping, and 60% of these goods are loaded or unloaded in developing country ports. Maritime transport accounts for 3% of global GHG emissions - equivalent to the 6th largest GHG emitting country globally – and rising rapidly. Simultaneously, seaports are highly exposed to climate change impacts including sea-level rise and increased intensity of storms.