A report by Climate Action Tracker 2020 has said that India’s policy and programmes for decarbonising its cities will have a significant impact on global greenhouse gas emissions.
Decarbonising the Indian Transport Sector Pathways and Policies, India’s transport sector is responsible for 13.5 per cent of the country’s energy-related CO2 emissions, with road transport accounting for 90 percent of the sector’s final energy consumption.
While transport emissions have been steadily increasing in the backdrop of growing demand for Internal Combustion Engine, policy interventions, investments and initiatives by central and state governments is playing a pivotal role in enabling and expanding green public and private mobility in urban areas.
These large-scale public initiatives to decarbonise cities and transport are supported by public, private and development sectors. Home to the world's largest population, India’s action will significantly impact global emissions, especially around transport.
The Indo-Gangetic Plain (IGP), encompassing Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand, remains one of India's most polluted and climate-vulnerable regions.
Decarbonising urban mobility here is crucial for addressing the dual crises of air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. In this context, The Climate Agenda will be hosting first Regional Convention on Clean
and Inclusive Urban Transport Systems that will focus on fostering equity and inclusivity in sustainable mobility solutions.
It aims to spotlight the challenges faced by marginalized groups, such as women, children, and the elderly, while promoting their active participation in shaping urban transport systems that cater to their needs.
“The convention seeks to align with and support existing government initiatives like the Smart Cities Mission and FAME. By identifying unique regional challenges such as inadequate infrastructure and informal transit systems, the event aims to offer actionable solutions tailored to these states.
With a focus on electrifying public transport fleets, the convention will present a roadmap to accelerate adoption and set the foundation for future collaborations, ensuring that the region contributes significantly to India’s climate goals while fostering sustainable urban growth” said Ekta Shekhar, Founding Director, The Climate Agenda.
The convention will also be an opportunity to launch first-of-its kind collaborative platform with aim for knowledge-sharing, demand generation and joint action in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand in promoting the electrification of public transport, fostering collaboration across sectors, and supporting a transition to cleaner, more sustainable urban mobility solutions.
