Transport at COP20: Despite Limited Leaps, Lima Limps
The joint report* of the Partnership on Sustainable Low Carbon Transport (SLoCaT Partnership) and
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.
SLoCaT Partnership is tracking UNFCCC Negotiations from a Transport Perspective
The Partnership on Sustainable Low Carbon Transport (SLoCaT), along with the Bridging the Gap (BtG) Initiative are providing for the first time regular updates on how the COP 20 discussions are affecting land transport. In tracking the negotiations, the organizations will pay specific attention to:
(a) Pre-2020 Mitigation Ambition;
(b) Intended Nationally Determined Contributions;
(c) NAMAs;