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Governments and airlines are calling for a stronger leadership role for ICAO and the enforcement of CORSIA, warning against fragmented measures such as ticket taxes. (Photo: iStock)
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), Japan, and Malaysia are calling for a single, strengthened global system to regulate aviation emissions and support coordinated climate action toward net-zero by 2050.
In a joint statement on Nov. 18 at COP30, the coalition urged governments to strengthen the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) leadership and ensure its role as the sole authority on international aviation emissions. They cautioned that fragmented or unilateral climate measures would undermine progress, stressing that a unified framework and integrated carbon market are critical for effective decarbonization.
CORSIA as the primary aviation climate tool
IATA and its allies argue that the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) should serve as the main global compliance mechanism for aviation emissions. They say the scheme enables a unified carbon market, mobilizes investment in low-carbon development, and fosters trust through a standardized system of monitoring, reporting, and verification.
