Towards gender equitable urban mobility systems in Asia
27 November 2023

Towards gender equitable urban mobility systems in Asia

By Sonal Shah, Founder, Urban Catalysts and Executive Director, Centre for Sustainable and Equitable Cities Transport is the fulcrum that can pivot women’s participation in the workforce, enable them to access opportunities and live fuller lives. However, transport systems in …

Charting a new path to decarbonised and climate resilient transport in Asia and the Pacific
27 November 2023

Charting a new path to decarbonised and climate resilient transport in Asia and the Pacific

By Jamie Leather, Chief of Transport Sector Group, Asian Development Bank For many years, the alarming rise in CO2 emissions from the transport sector has posed a significant threat to the planet, with Asia-Pacific bearing the brunt of this challenge. …

A just transition for transport workers: The foundation for sustainable and decarbonised transport pathways
23 November 2023

A just transition for transport workers: The foundation for sustainable and decarbonised transport pathways

As stakeholders from around the world are coming together for the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, we note COP28 President-Designate Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber’s call for countries to have “an honest conversation” on …

Tackling Transboundary Haze Pollution in Southeast Asia
21 November 2023

Tackling Transboundary Haze Pollution in Southeast Asia

By Dr. Supat Wangwongwatana, Air Pollution Expert, Faculty of Public, Thammasat University Senior Advisor, Thailand Environment Institute Since early 1990, transboundary haze pollution has been a recurring challenge which poses significant social, economic, and environmental impacts to the Association for …

The Green Revolution in Thailand Steering by Electric Buses
21 November 2023

The Green Revolution in Thailand Steering by Electric Buses

By Dr. Yossapong Laoonual and Dr. Kotchakarn Nantasaksiri, Mobility & Vehicle Technology Research Center (MOVE), King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Thailand At the United Nations Climate Change Conference 2021 (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland, Thailand’s Prime Minister pledged to reduce …

Advancing the Goals of the Paris Agreement through Regional Cooperation
21 November 2023

Advancing the Goals of the Paris Agreement through Regional Cooperation

By Wei-Shiuen Ng, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) Member States of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) across the Asia Pacific region have shown different priorities …

Achieving a green energy transition in Vietnam’s transport sector through electric mobility
21 November 2023

Achieving a green energy transition in Vietnam’s transport sector through electric mobility

By Le Anh Tuan, Hanoi University of Science and Technology; Nguyen Thi Yen Lien, University of Transport and Communications and Dang Tuyet Ly, NDC Transport Initiative for Asia – GIZ An electric bus on the road in Hanoi, Vietnam. The …

Rebuilding China as the “Kingdom of Cycling” by Putting People and Planet First
7 November 2023

Rebuilding China as the “Kingdom of Cycling” by Putting People and Planet First

By Daizong Liu, Xianyuan Zhu and Alphonse Tam, Institute for Transportation and Development Policy China In the 1980s, Chinese cities often had thousands of cyclists take to the streets during rush hour and the country was often recognised as a …

Cycling through a Range of Obstacles: Challenges in Pacific Island Countries
7 November 2023

Cycling through a Range of Obstacles: Challenges in Pacific Island Countries

By Andrew Irvin, PhD Researcher & Project Officer, University of Melbourne, World Cycling Alliance Pacific Islands Countries (PICs) face many crises that demand urgent responses. PICs have some of the largest Exclusive Economic Zones and smallest land areas in the …

Achieving a Better Future with Gender-Inclusive Transport and Mobility
26 October 2023

Achieving a Better Future with Gender-Inclusive Transport and Mobility

By Kalpana Viswanath, Co-founder and CEO, Safetipin Women occupy urban spaces and use transport systems in ways that are very different from men. This gendered experience is shaped by mainly two factors – women’s role as caregivers and safety concerns. …