MTCC Latin America’s Second National Workshop: “Opportunities for Development, Innovation and Transition towards Maritime Decarbonization in Colombia”

Type of Activity: National Workshop

When: Thursday, 21 August 2025

Cartagena, Colombia | 21-22 August 2025

MTCC Latin America successfully hosted the Second National Workshop under the GMN II – Global Maritime Technology Cooperation Centres Network Project, Phase 2, in Cartagena, Colombia.

Maritime sector decarbonisation is a global challenge that requires urgent action and strategic collaboration. This event assembled key stakeholders with the aim to strengthen national capacities to accelerate the transition towards a more efficient and low-carbon maritime transport sector. The workshop brought together a wide range of maritime stakeholders, including government authorities, industry representatives, academics, environmental organizations, and international experts, to share knowledge, experiences, and concrete solutions.

Key topics of the Workshop:

• Exploring innovative strategies to reduce GHG emissions in line with global climate goals
• Advancing maritime transport decarbonisation in Colombia with a focus on practical technological solutions for energy efficiency
• Opportunities for financing sustainable projects
• Promoting gender equality in maritime energy efficiency initiatives

This national workshop in Colombia is part of the commitment to promote energy efficiency and maritime decarbonisation, in alignment with the IMO 2023 Strategy on GHG reduction.