The maritime sector currently accounts for approximately 2.3% of global CO₂ emissions, with forecasts suggesting that this figure could rise to 10%-13% by 2050. This significant increase emphasizes the pressing need for decarbonization to mitigate environmental risks.

Senior Fellow- Transportation & Infrastructure
Nora is a senior fellow at KAPSARC specializing in transport economics research and energy consumption in the transport sector. Her…
Nora is a senior fellow at KAPSARC specializing in transport economics research and energy consumption in the transport sector. Her areas of interest include energy and transport economics, policy analysis, energy transitions, and sustainable transport. She holds an M.Sc. in Maritime and Air Transport Management, focusing on maritime transport economics research, from the University of Antwerp in Belgium and a B.S.B.A. in Business Administration and International Relations from The American University in Washington D.C.
Expertise
- Energy Economics
- Policy Analysis
- Sustainable Transport
- Energy Transitions
- Energy in Transport and Freight Transport
Publications See all Nora Nezamuddin’s publications

A Review Approach to Understanding the Current Status of Port Resilience: Lessons Learned for GCC Ports
The maritime sector currently accounts for approximately 2.3% of global CO₂ emissions, with forecasts suggesting…
14th January 2025
A Maritime Sector in Transition – The Role of Saudi Arabia
The maritime sector currently accounts for approximately 2.3% of global CO₂ emissions, with forecasts suggesting…
12th January 2025