Enhancing NDCs: Opportunities in Transport

This research paper by the World Resources Institute outlines opportunities for countries to strengthen their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) by integrating a broader range of transport solutions based on the "Avoid-Shift-Improve" framework.

• While most countries include transport in their NDCs, few utilize all available solutions, and only 29 countries have established quantitative targets for the transport sector.
• Countries can enhance NDCs by accelerating electrification and improving fuel economy. This includes implementing zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandates and incentives, investing in smart charging infrastructure, and utilizing vehicle-grid integration to reduce grid emissions.
• There is a need to amplify 'avoid and shift' solutions, as only one-third of NDCs addressing transport include policies to avoid unnecessary travel or shift to low-carbon modes like walking, cycling, and public transport. Recommended actions include eliminating fuel subsidies and adopting national urban growth and transport master planning.
• Freight emissions are underrepresented in NDCs, appearing in only 21 percent of transport-related NDCs despite accounting for approximately 40 percent of transport emissions. Opportunities for improvement include the adoption of electric freight vehicles and using information technology to enhance logistics efficiency.

APA

World Resources Institute (n.d.). Enhancing NDCs: Opportunities in Transport. https://www.wri.org/research/enhancing-ndcs-opportunities-transport

Chicago

World Resources Institute. Enhancing NDCs: Opportunities in Transport. n.d. https://www.wri.org/research/enhancing-ndcs-opportunities-transport.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{worldresourcesinstitutendenhancing, author = {{World Resources Institute}}, title = {{Enhancing NDCs: Opportunities in Transport}}, institution = {World Resources Institute}, url = {https://www.wri.org/research/enhancing-ndcs-opportunities-transport}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }