In order to reach the 1.5°C target of the Paris Agreement and provide equitable access to transport and mobility for all, the urgent transformation of transport is necessary. This SLOCAT messaging framework articulates the 11 key transformations necessary to enable sustainable, low carbon land transport; especially considering the availability of solutions and the urgency with which action must be taken. Under each of the 11 key transformations, connections with ongoing wider socio-economic transformations towards a sustainable, low carbon future are outlined.
These 11 key transformations focus on land transport with a geographic footprint targeted at the Global South, in alignment with SLOCAT’s mission and focus. Yet these transformations are also relevant to other geographies and the focus on land transport does not imply that the world can afford to disregard the impact of maritime transport and aviation towards sustainable, low carbon development goals. SLOCAT champions frameworks that primarily aim to avoid unnecessary transport, while at the same time shift to low carbon modes and improve vehicle design, fuel efficiency, and energy sources.
For each Key Transformation, a few relevant facts and figures, supporting visuals and resources by SLOCAT Partners, are offered. To illustrate implementation, a series of Overarching Approaches to apply across transport modes and sub-sectors over time are provided. Moreover, a Toolkit of Catalytic Measures outlines a non-exhaustive list of measures that are catalytic to deliver on the SLOCAT Key Transformations for Sustainable Low Carbon Land Transport.
Developed in co-leadership by the SLOCAT Secretariat, the FIA Foundation, ITDP, MobiliseYourCity and WRI; in the framework of the SLOCAT Task Force for UNFCCC Engagement, and with the financial support of FIA Foundation.
Following extensive open consultation across the SLOCAT Partnership on the drafts elaborated by external consultant Stefanie Sohm, this messaging framework was adopted in October 2021.
