A Practical Framework for Aligning NDC Enhancement and COVID-19 Recovery: Detailed Transport Sector Approaches

This expert note from the World Resources Institute outlines a framework for aligning Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) enhancements with COVID-19 economic recovery, specifically focusing on the transportation sector to drive inclusive growth and meet climate targets.

• The COVID-19 pandemic caused a dramatic increase in people working from home, which led to a decrease in public transportation ridership and a subsequent fall in global transportation emissions.
• Aligning NDCs with green transport can foster an inclusive economic recovery, as investments in low-carbon mobility are expected to create jobs and improve equity and health.
• Achieving global climate goals for transport emissions requires a three-part 'Avoid-Shift-Improve' strategy: avoiding unnecessary travel, shifting to sustainable modes like walking, bicycling, and public transport, and improving vehicle efficiency via innovation and technology.

APA

World Resources Institute (n.d.). A Practical Framework for Aligning NDC Enhancement and COVID-19 Recovery: Detailed Transport Sector Approaches. https://www.wri.org/research/practical-framework-aligning-ndc-enhancement-and-covid-19-recovery-detailed-transport

Chicago

World Resources Institute. A Practical Framework for Aligning NDC Enhancement and COVID-19 Recovery: Detailed Transport Sector Approaches. n.d. https://www.wri.org/research/practical-framework-aligning-ndc-enhancement-and-covid-19-recovery-detailed-transport.

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BibTeX

@techreport{worldresourcesinstitutendpractical, author = {{World Resources Institute}}, title = {{A Practical Framework for Aligning NDC Enhancement and COVID-19 Recovery: Detailed Transport Sector Approaches}}, institution = {World Resources Institute}, url = {https://www.wri.org/research/practical-framework-aligning-ndc-enhancement-and-covid-19-recovery-detailed-transport}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }