Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Dr. Marie Owens Thomsen, SVP Sustainability & Chief Economist, IATA, discusses the path to net-zero carbon emissions in aviation by 2050. She highlights the critical need for government support in developing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) markets, drawing parallels to the growth of solar and wind industries.

She also questions current policies that mandate SAF before availability, leading to price increases and hindering emission reduction efforts.

The interview took place during the 82nd IATA Annual General Meeting & World Air Transport Summit 2026 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Watch more videos from the IATA AGM & WATS 2026: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM2XOQXtRLMeJRKG-ZjyymgVCUPv2tknA
Learn more about the event: iata.org/en/events/agm/agm-2026
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