Publication Date: December 2024
Developed under the UK’s High Volume Transport Applied Research Programme, the Transport Decarbonisation Index (TDI) provides a comprehensive framework designed specifically to benchmark the sustainability and decarbonisation readiness of surface transport systems in low- and middle-income countries, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. The TDI enables countries to align their transport sectors with global climate commitments, notably the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Key messages:
- The TDI Toolkit facilitates self-assessment for LMICs to measure their transport systems’ preparedness for achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, providing clear benchmarks for comparison and tracking progress.
- Users input country-specific transport data to generate comprehensive and interpretable TDI scores across multiple dimensions, enhancing clarity on national decarbonisation priorities and barriers.
- The tool offers visually intuitive results and automated scoring, allowing rapid identification of underperforming areas to prioritise immediate policy action and resource allocation.
- Robust policy recommendations accompany each assessment, guiding countries towards practical, actionable steps for meaningful reductions in transport-related greenhouse gas emissions.
- Effective use of the TDI Toolkit enables policymakers to strategically align national transport policies with international climate commitments and sustainability objectives.
The TDI User Guide and Toolkit are strategically designed to be leveraged by policymakers, and practitioners aiming to accelerate national transport decarbonisation efforts. By clearly outlining actionable insights and providing accessible policy recommendations, the TDI serves as a critical instrument for influencing policy agendas and mobilising investments towards sustainable and resilient transport systems in LMICs.
The TDI project is part of the High Volume Transport (HVT) research programme funded by UK Aid from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). The project is implemented by the HVT consortium partners: SLOCAT, Urban Electric Mobility Initiative (UEMI) and experts Lewis Fulton, Pierpaolo Cazzola and Jacob Teter.
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