In this interview from the Green Marine Med Final Summits in Barcelona, we spotlight Ann Lee Carpenter, Founder of Braid Theory, who brings a systems-thinking perspective to the future of Mediterranean green shipping.
Ann reflects on the complexity of the maritime transition and the need to better connect policy ambition with practical, investable action. She highlights how the Centre of Excellence on Mediterranean Green Shipping can serve as a critical convening space — helping diverse actors understand how their decisions intersect across technology, finance, regulation, and environmental outcomes.
She also emphasises that decarbonisation cannot be addressed in isolation. From fuels and infrastructure to governance and risk-sharing, progress depends on recognising interdependencies and designing solutions that work across the entire maritime value chain. For Ann, creating clarity, alignment, and shared direction is essential to turning sustainability commitments into real-world impact across the Mediterranean.
Thanks to the World Ocean Council for leading the Green Marine Med Center of Excellence initiative.
