On 16 October 2020, at 14:30-15:30 (CEST), ICLEI is hosting a webinar on "Decarbonizing Transport: No silver bullet".
The transport sector currently consumes more than half of the global oil demand, contributes roughly one quarter of energy-related CO2 emissions, and is the fastest growing emissions sector. Without immediate actions, transport emissions could more than double by 2050.
There is no single solution to delivering carbon-neutral mobility. 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. In addition to technological development, other alternatives such as behavioral change also play a role in achieving long-term climate targets.
This webinar will focus on various policies, infrastructure, and technological developments to support decarbonizing of the transport sector. It will also discuss development and challenges in e-mobility and its uptake in public transportation system.