Reports
Decarbonizing China’s Road Transport Sector: Strategies Toward Carbon Neutrality
2022
Author(s): Xue L, Liu D
China’s road transport sector plays an important role in meeting carbon early peaking and carbon neutrality goals. This study examines how the sector might be decarbonized by modelling five scenarios using the LEAP model. It aims to inform China road transport sector’s emission reduction target, identification of cost-effective measures that deliver on the sectoral emission reduction targets, facilitation of low-carbon investments and identification of decarbonization measures with air pollution reduction co-benefits.
Pathways to Decarbonize the Road Transport Sector in Guangdong, China
2023
Author(s): Miao L, Liu Y, Zeng X, Ren H, Huang Z, Xue L
The results from scenarios analysis for the four regions show that decarbonizing Guangdong’s road transport sector requires synergies between different levels of governments, including Guangdong provincial governments, Guangzhou and Shenzhen municipal government, as well as other municipal governments in Guangdong. The report highlights necessary measures that each group of governments have to take to decarbonize the province’s transport sector.
The ITF Transport Outlook 2023 examines the impacts of different policy measures on global transport demand and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions to 2050. The analysis covers the movement of passengers and freight across all transport modes.
Moving Forward Together - Gender-Integrative Approaches for Decarbonising Mobility in Asia
2023
Author(s): Abraham A N, Kratofil J
The study includes gender-sensitive, -responsive and -transformative approaches, concluding that differentiated, interdisciplinary and gender-transformative projects tend to show the best results. The paper ends with several recommendations for policymakers and stakeholders active in the sector.
Climate Goals and Recommendations for Action in China’s Transport Sector
2022
Author(s): Xiaoyi L, Xiaoyu T, Yuanyuan S, Honglei X, Quansheng H, Rui W, Renjie W, Yun X
This research publication systematically analyzes the status quo of China’s transport development in terms of transport volume, equipment and infrastructure development, and then assesses the status quo of transport-related carbon emissions based on energy consumption.
Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan Foshan Pilot Project
2022
Author(s): Jiangyan Wang J, Jiang Y, Wang H, Chen S, Liu Y, Kang X, Yin J, Zhang W, Xie Y, Li X, Zhang Q
This report follows the development of the SUMP Foshan Pilot Project according to the SUMP process. For the purpose of the pilot project, the SUMP process was conducted up to Step 9, i.e. from analysis, scenario-building, and visioning, to producing strategic measures at city-level, as well as creating specific measures for implementation at showcase area-level.
Establish and Implement an Evaluation System for Multimodal Freight Transport Hub Management in China
2022
Author(s): Wang W, Li Y, Liu X, Wei Y, Liu Y, He J, Luo G, Gan J, Dai Q, Nestler S, Nobel T
This project, conducted in cooperation with the Transport Planning and Research Institute (TPRI) of the MoT, provides such an MFTH evaluation system. Adjusted to local conditions and China’s strategic development requirements, it puts particular emphasis on environmental and climate indicators. The project report also documents its four pilot applications and gives further policy recommendations for relevant stakeholders.
Research on Technical Systems of Battery Electric Buses in China
2022
Author(s): Li C, Wu Z, Li X, Mu K
The report aims to enhance the application of new energy buses and to share China’s experiences with other countries. It analyses the status quo of new energy buses and the development of battery electric buses in China in terms of the policy for NEV promotion, BEB promotion and application, as well as stakeholders.
Financing for Sustainable Development Report 2024: Financing for Development at a Crossroads.
2024
Author(s): United Nations, Inter-agency Task Force on Financing for Development,
The world is facing a sustainable development crisis. The report finds that financing challenges are at the heart of the crisis and imperil the SDGs and climate action. The window to rescue the SDGs and prevent a climate catastrophe is still open but closing rapidly.
This overview sets the scene for the various modules in the Renewables 2024 Global Status Report Collection. It provides high-level trends on the status of renewables in the wider fossil fuel-dominated energy system in the context of global challenges such as climate change, development goals and the geopolitical landscape