Decarbonising the land transport sector: Pathways towards enhanced global governance

IF 7.3 1区工程技术 Q1 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES Transportation Research Part D-transport and Environment Pub Date : 2025-01-23 DOI:10.1016/j.trd.2025.104601

Catherine Hall , Harro van Asselt

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Abstract

This article investigates the possible role of global governance in transforming land transport towards decarbonisation. While this transformation faces several barriers, international institutions could help to address these through fulfilling several governance functions: (1) guidance and signal, (2) rules and standards, (3) transparency and accountability, (4) knowledge and learning, (5) means of implementation, and (6) orchestration and coordination. Our analysis shows that international institutions have failed to fully harness their potential, leading to governance gaps. Accordingly, we propose reforms for several institutions, including how the United Nations climate regime can help orchestrate activities by other international institutions. Specifically, we explore options for (1) developing an authoritative roadmap and transport-specific net-zero target, (2) integrating sector-specific targets in national mitigation pledges, and (3) developing sector-specific international reporting. Additionally, we explore the creation of an electric vehicles climate club to phase-out fossil-fuelled vehicles. Methodologically, we apply several qualitative data collection techniques.

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Transportation Research Part D-transport and Environment 工程技术-运输科技

CiteScore

14.40

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9.20%

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314

审稿时长

39 days

期刊介绍： Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment focuses on original research exploring the environmental impacts of transportation, policy responses to these impacts, and their implications for transportation system design, planning, and management. The journal comprehensively covers the interaction between transportation and the environment, ranging from local effects on specific geographical areas to global implications such as natural resource depletion and atmospheric pollution. We welcome research papers across all transportation modes, including maritime, air, and land transportation, assessing their environmental impacts broadly. Papers addressing both mobile aspects and transportation infrastructure are considered. The journal prioritizes empirical findings and policy responses of regulatory, planning, technical, or fiscal nature. Articles are policy-driven, accessible, and applicable to readers from diverse disciplines, emphasizing relevance and practicality. We encourage interdisciplinary submissions and welcome contributions from economically developing and advanced countries alike, reflecting our international orientation.