Project Areas
Transforming global shipping to support thriving oceans, communities and climate
The global shipping industry is essential to international trade, transporting over 80% of the world’s goods. Its operations can either contribute to or support tackling the biggest challenges of our time - climate change, biodiversity loss , pollution and social crises.
Equal Routes is addressing complex challenges in the shipping sector through an intersectional approach that centers people and relies on evidence to inform change.
Project Areas
Shipping Nexus
Advancing shipping solutions at the nexus of climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss through research, community perspectives, policy ingenuity, creativity and centered in a just and equitable framework.
Decarbonization of Maritime Shipping
Developing research, evidence-based counter narratives, and partnerships to challenge false solutions in maritime shipping.
Sail Culture
A sustainable maritime logistic model using wind-powered ships to foster culture connections and knowledge sharing.
Policy Development
Directly engaging at the International Maritime Organization as part of the Clean Shipping Coalition to strengthen the Nexus at the International Policy Level.
Indigenous Engagement
Supporting Indigenous leadership and participation in global shipping governance through partnerships, research, and advocacy that center Indigenous rights and ocean stewardship.