As part of Daring Cities 2020, ICLEI Sustainable Mobility team organized the webinar:
Decarbonizing Transport: No Silver Bullet
on 16 October @ 14:30 – 15:30 UTC+2
As part of Daring Cities 2020, ICLEI Sustainable Mobility team organized the webinar:
Decarbonizing Transport: No Silver Bullet
on 16 October @ 14:30 – 15:30 UTC+2
The transport sector currently consumes more than half of the global oil demand and it contributes roughly one quarter of energy-related CO2 emissions, and it is the fastest growing emissions sector. Without immediate actions, transport emissions could more than double by 2050; it is therefore imperative to decarbonize transport if we are to limit global warming well below the 1.5 degree Celsius. There is no single solution to delivering carbon-neutral mobility. We need a combination of measures.
A growing number of cities are taking steps to decarbonize transport – especially passenger transport but also freight, driven by the need to reduce air pollution and CO2 emissions. These measures include reducing transport demand, shifting to low-carbon and more efficient modes of transport, as well as enhancing vehicle and fuel efficiency. Technological development only solves a piece in the puzzle, other solutions, such as enabling policies and behavioral change, also play a role in achieving long-term climate targets.
This panel focused on various policies, infrastructure and technological developments to support decarbonizing of the transport sector. Discussion points included:
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