Post-2015 SDG Goals and Targets Summary Report
Rural Transport Factsheet
SLoCaT Partnership and AFCAP-ESCAP have developed a factsheet on how to support the integration of rural transport in the Post-2015 development agenda. While the need for improved rural transport is not featured prominently in the proposed SDGs, improved rural access can directly contribute to the achievement of several SDGs. The facesheet explains the importance of rural transport interventions, how they can be integrated with other sectors, and the role of rural access in strengthening the current SDG process.
Global Environment Facility prioritizes transport in addressing low emission development needs at the city level
(GEF Washington D.C., December 09)– Transport is a crucial sector for sustainable development. When done right, transport can help expand economic opportunities and contribute to poverty reduction. However, rapid motorization is leading to congested cities, air pollution, accidents and rapid increases in greenhouse gas emissions – especially in developing countries – with global emissions from transport projected to increase 50% by 2030.
Smart freight is within Asia’s reach, according to Smart Freight Centre
(Smart Freight Center, 18 November 2014) – Asia has ample opportunity to improve the efficiency of its freight and logistics sector and reduce the emissions footprint along the way, according to a study by Smart Freight Centre (SFC), a
Bus Rapid Transit Nearly Quadruples Over Ten Years, says ITDP
Bus rapid transit has grown by 383 percent in the last ten years, according to new data released by Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP). As cities around the world discover the benefits and cost effectiveness of BRT, they have built hundreds of systems across dozens of countries that qualify as true BRT.
New UN group seeks solutions for harnessing rising investments in transport while reducing harmful pollutants for sustainable future
(UN Press Release- New York, Nov 18, 2014) With trillions of dollars expected to be invested in transport infrastructure and air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions rising, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon tasked his High-level Advisory Group on Sustainable Transport with finding
Heads of the Multilateral Development Banks and the IMF offer support to Strengthen Sustainability of Australian G20 Infrastructure Initiative
The Heads of the Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs), including the African Development Bank (AfDB), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the European Investment Bank (EIB), the Inter-American Developmnet Bank (IDB), the Islamic Developm
Importance of Transport NAMAs and MRV Highlighted in Two Sessions at the UNEP NAMA Workshop
The UNEP Regional Workshop on NAMAs was held in Ha Long City, Vietnam on October 1st to 3rd. Supported by GIZ, two transport sessions were held to exchange insights and facilitate discussions on the role of Transport NAMAs in implementing sustinable transport development in ASEAN countries. The thematic session consists of the following presenations:
Report by Grütter Consulting Shows Real-World Fuel Savings, Emission and Economics of Hybrid and E-buses
The Report on Real-World Performance of Electric and Hybrid Buses was prepared by Jürg M. Grütter from Grütter Consulting to provide the Hybrid and E-Bus Tool to compare hybrid and electric buses with that of conventional fossil fuel units.
12 out of 60 Climate Change Solutions proposed at Climate Summit focus on Sustainable Transport
The GoodPlanet Foundation has compiled a set of 60 climate change solutions in a limited-edition book titled, “60 Solutions: Against Climate Change,” which is distributed to all participants of the Secretary General’s Climate Summit with the hope of inspiring decision makers to tak