Abstract:

The objective of this scoping paper is to take a closer look at these aspects, opening with an analysis of current transport activity in India, including recent developments for passenger and freight services, related energy use and GHG emissions. Then reviewing key policy instruments designed to shape transport developments for the immediate future and beyond, focusing on measures taken at both national and urban levels. The subsequent Section investigates future transport scenarios in India, taking into account work carried out by several research institutes and outlining key aspects that should be considered in future work on transport decarbonisation. The final Section builds on these insights charting a way forward for a climate change mitigation strategy for the Indian transport sector. In particular, it underlines the importance of taking an approach that is limited not only to reducing direct GHG emissions, but takes into account a lifecycle perspective.