Transport, Climate and Sustainability Global Status Report (GSR)
The 4th Edition of the Global Status Report is Coming Soon
Accelerating Action with Knowledge
The SLOCAT Transport, Climate and Sustainability Global Status Report (GSR) tells the global and regional stories of where we are and where we need to get to urgently on climate and sustainability action for transport and mobility. It is a one-stop shop for the latest available data, trends, targets and developments on transport demand, emissions and policies. The GSR equips decision makers towards knowledge-based action and aims to raise ambition in transport policy and investment for people and the planet.
Why the GSR?
One of SLOCAT’s main areas of activity over the years has been to equip decision-makers and practitioners with knowledge and tools to enable combined transport, climate, and sustainability impact. Our blueprint is to drive collaborative data and knowledge products.
Since its first edition in 2018, the GSR has galvanised an exceptional community of over 300 experts and 200 entities globally strategic advisors, authors, data contributors and peer reviewers. This collaborative effort exemplifies the power of collective action, knowledge sharing, and partnership in driving sustainable outcomes
What to Expect from the 4th Edition
The 4th edition builds on the legacy of previous reports since 2018, offering more robust insights and user-friendly tools with the following features:
- Key insights and practical takeaways to support effective, evidence-based policies and investments for decision-makers.
- Interactive, user-centric content, including easy-to-navigate data insights, visually engaging regional infographics and country fact sheets.
- Stronger focus on sustainability with dedicated chapters on equitable access, gender, health, just transition, freight transport and more.
- Clear pathways to achieving climate and sustainability goals through national and subnational actions, highlighting the roles of both public and private actors.
- Regional overviews of Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, North America, Oceania, and Small Island Developing States.
- Broad coverage of transport sub-sectors and modes, including passenger and freight transport, integrated transport planning, walking, cycling, public and popular transport, rail, road, aviation, and shipping.
- Energy and technology trends in transport, covering energy sources and vehicle innovations.
- Trends in financing and capacity-building for the sustainable transport transformation.
- Continued access to our open-source database (TracKB)
Peer Review Open from April to July 2025
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