High Volume Transport

Vital transport research to ensure accessible, affordable and climate friendly transport for all.

Supporting the next generation of nationally determined contributions (NDCs)

This project is led by SLOCAT and brings in several partners to create a coordinated piece of work supporting the NDCs .

At COP28 in Dubai, countries were encouraged to submit ‘economy-wide’ NDCs by 2025, which is work SLOCAT has been supporting since 2015, including the development of the NDC Transport Tracker and the production of several global and regional analysis reports. The UN Economic and Social Commission is supporting member states in strengthening regional cooperation and advancing environmentally sustainable transport in the region. This project has a number of elements that will combine to support the region’s policy makers to be best positioned to revise the NDCs and commit to achievable goals.

This includes 1) a gap analysis and deep dive into the transport commitments in Asia-Pacific country NDCs and existing national transport policies, as well as 2) a Policy Brief on the state of play of transport targets in NDCs in Asia and the Pacific.

Transport and Climate Profiles

These profiles are designed to complement the NDC Gap Analysis linked above. While intended as supplementary materials, they also function as standalone knowledge products.

These profiles are a valuable resource for policymakers, researchers, and relevant stakeholders involved in the transportation sector. By offering insights into current trends, challenges, and opportunities, these profiles facilitate informed decision-making and strategic planning. This profile is structured into two main sections: Data Insights and Policy Insights.

Under “Data Insights”, individual components at the intersection of transport and climate change are detailed. Similarly, the “Policy Insights” section outlines various policy documents, measures, and targets.