🚢 UNCTAD Launches Energy Transition Course for Ports

• Overview: UNCTAD’s TrainForTrade program launched a new Energy Transition in Ports (ETP) online course to help port communities shift to lower-emission operations amid global regulatory changes. • Sector Impact: While maritime shipping accounts for ~2% of global energy consumption—primarily fossil fuels—ports are critical nodes for driving cleaner trade, energy efficiency, and operational sustainability. • Program Reach: The inaugural Spanish edition (April–June 2026) trained 544 participants across 31 countries, achieving 47% female participation. • Key Takeaways: Focuses on practical emission measurements, energy-efficiency solutions, and integration of sustainability into core port planning and governance. • Next Steps: Selected participants will present concrete port transition solutions at an UNCTAD workshop in Argentina in October 2026. • Global Context: Part of TrainForTrade’s broader initiative, which has trained over 13,500 port professionals in 183 countries/territories since 1996.