Promoting low carbon transport in India

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Posted on: 11 September 2013
By: mackene
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Three reports released by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) evaluate and summarise options for low carbon city planning, non-motorised transport (NMT) and infrastructure risks due to climate variability in India. The reports were published as part of the project on ‘Promoting Low Carbon Transport in India.’ The first report, Low carbon city: A guidebook for city planners and practitioners, provides basic guidance to city level policy makers, urban planners, transport planners and consultants. The guidebook focuses on: the meaning of “low carbon” in the context of long-term global climate stabilization target; low carbon scenarios and alternate development pathways to achieve these scenarios; and the role of low carbon development in India.  The second report, NMT infrastructure in India: Investment, policy and design,  identifies gaps in the implementation of policy for NMT-use in Indian cities. The third report, Framework for infrastructure assets: A case study of Konkan Railways, summarises the uncertainties and risks that infrastructure assets face due to climate variability and suggests possible adaptation strategies.

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