Tristan Smith
Tristan Smith is an associate professor at University College London, specializing in energy and transport. His research focuses on the intersection of shipping, climate change, and policy, advocating for effective strategies to decarbonize the maritime industry. Recently, he has been vocal about the EU's compromise on the carbon levy for international shipping, arguing that it undermines the needs of vulnerable countries and may hinder necessary investments in long-term decarbonization technologies.
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Recent news mentions
Tristan Smith from the UCL Energy Institute commented on the need for more ambitious regulations for decarbonization.
Internationale Schifffahrt: Kritik an neuem CO2-Abkommen
Switzerland· 2025-05-06
Tristan Smith, an associate professor in energy and transport at University College London, discussed the potential impact of the rules on biofuels.
Shipping companies to pay for carbon dioxide produced by vessels | Shipping emissions
United Kingdom· 2025-04-13
Tristan Smith is an associate professor in energy and transport at University College London who criticized the EU's compromise on the carbon levy.
EU appears to back down on carbon levy on international shipping | EnvironmentUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-28
