Bonds & Climate Change 2014
The Report ‘Bonds & Climate Change – The State of the Market in 2014’
Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI)
The Climate Bonds Initiative is the only organization in the world focusing on accelerating the transition to a low carbon economy by shifting the largest capital market of all: the $100 trillion bond market. The aim is to grow low-carbon and other climate-relate industries at annual global rates of 30% compounded.
SSATP's new publication provides good policies and practices for rural transport planning in Africa
On October 14th, African Transport Policy Program (SSATP) launched its brand new publication; Good Policies and Practices on Rural Transport in Africa: Planning Infrastructure & Services. This paper follows the release of a previous paper on good policies and practices on rural transport t
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.
Secretary General's High Level Advisory Group on Sustainable Transport
On 8 August 2014, United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon announced the membership of a High-level Advisory Group on Sustainable Transport (HLAGST) to provide recommendations on sustainable transport actionable at global, national, local and sector levels.
Santiago is seeking support for Transport NAMA on Transport Green Zone
The Santiago Transport Green Zone (STGZ) is comprised of four specific initiatives to promote low carbon emission transport modes that would be implemented within a defined area in downtown of Santiago, Chile.
Bloomberg Philanthropies Global Road Safety Program Inviting Select Cities and Countries to Compete for Funding and Support
September 29, 2014
New $125 Million Commitment Aims to Reduce Road Traffic Fatalities and Injuries in Low- and middle-income Cities and Countries
Sustainable Rail, Air, Electric Vehicles and Urban Public Transport Mobilized at Climate Summit
Shift to low-carbon mobility could save up to US$70 trillion in fuel costs