ICAO members adopt (Dubai Framework) new global framework for sustainable, cleaner aviation fuel during CAAF/3

ICAO members adopt (Dubai Framework) new global framework for sustainable, cleaner aviation fuel during CAAF/3

The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) announced on Friday the adoption of (Dubai Framework) a new ICAO Global Framework for Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), Lower Carbon Aviation Fuels (LCAF) and other Aviation Cleaner Energies, during the last day of the Third ICAO Conference on Aviation and Alternative Fuels (CAAF/3), held in Dubai. The agreement, which was reached in Dubai, comes a few days ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28).





As per the framework, ICAO and its member states have agreed to strive to achieve a collective global aspirational vision to reduce CO2 emissions in international aviation by 5 percent by 2030, compared to zero cleaner energy use, by expanding the production of SAF, LCAF and other cleaner aviation energy sources, supported by lowering production costs and providing financing and technology.





ICAO members also agreed to review these goals by 2028, through the study and evaluation of developments in the global sustainable energy market.





The Global Framework was adopted following consultations made across 5 days, with inputs from over 1,000 officials, investors and experts from 100 countries and 30 international organisations.





Key elements of the Framework include a collective Vision for the clean energy transition, harmonised regulatory foundations, supporting implementation initiatives, and improved