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This case study describes how the Move As One Coalition, an alliance of 142 civil society organizations and over 77,000 individuals, successfully advocated for a shift from car-centric to people-centered transportation policy in Manila and across the Philippines. By utilizing data and research, the coalition influenced significant funding redirections to improve public transport, pedestrian infrastructure, and worker conditions.

This report provides a Sustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi) of Metro Line 1 in Bogota, Colombia, the country's first modern metro system. The assessment evaluates the economic, social, and environmental impacts of the fully electric and automated mass rapid transit (MRT) system, focusing on its ability to reduce congestion and increase employment access for a population exceeding 8 million.

This report presents a Sustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi) assessment of a proposed city-wide bus rapid transit (BRT) system in Bandung, Indonesia, designed to reduce reliance on individual motorized transport and lower carbon emissions.

This case study describes an e-mobility pilot by ENGIE Equatorial on Lolwe Island, Uganda, which deployed 15 electric outboards for fishermen on Lake Victoria to replace internal combustion engines. The project, co-funded by the IKEA Foundation and UK Aid, evaluates the technical and economic feasibility of electric fishing boats, noting significant potential for reducing operational costs and CO2 emissions despite challenges with equipment durability and battery handling.

This case study describes how Tecnológico de Monterrey (Tec), a university in Monterrey, Mexico, responded to a 2010 tragedy by launching DistritoTec, a district-scale regeneration initiative. The project aimed to reverse decades of urban sprawl, insecurity, and population decline by implementing mixed-use planning, inclusive community governance, and low-carbon infrastructure, ultimately increasing the district's population and reducing uninhabited homes.

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.

This working paper analyzes climate finance for transport projects in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) across Asia, Africa, and Latin America, utilizing a dataset of 839 projects and 14 case studies to identify barriers and recommendations for low-carbon and resilient mobility.