Green Economy in the Transport Sector

In the context of accelerating urbanisation, cities must ensure a viable economy, social well-being, and a healthy environment. Transport is one of the key conditions for economic development and meeting the needs of countries, regions, and cities. However, transport must meet not only the physiological but also the social needs of society, one of which is environmental security. Urban transport accounts for around 40% of CO2 emissions and 70% of other pollutants from road transport. Thus, one of the most difficult issues for any city to address when building bypasses is the growing number of cars in the city, traffic congestion, and the reduction of all greenhouse gas emissions. The documents adopted in July 2020 aim to revitalise the EU’s economy by moving towards a green economy and sustainability. In addition to the systematic and comparative analysis of concepts published in the scientific literature, the article also presents an analysis of the concepts of the sustainable city and sustainable transport, as well as a study of the social impact of bypasses and the assessment of the security of the social environment in the Baltic capitals. The aim of the article is to assess the impact of the growing number of vehicles on the security of the city’s social environment. Research results show that the number of pollutants and a direct dependence between the number of pollutants and the driving speed were established. Therefore, it needs to make investments in the transport sector: improving roads, the construction of bypasses, and the technical parameters of purchased cars.

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The role of robots in the green economy

Industrial Robot the international journal of robotics research and application ◽

10.1108/ir-10-2021-0230 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Robert Bogue

Keyword(s):

Renewable Energy ◽

Vital Role ◽

Green Economy ◽

Transport Sector ◽

Sustainable Transport ◽

Content Type ◽

Key Sectors ◽

Robotic Disassembly ◽

Robotic Vehicle ◽

The Many

Purpose This aims to illustrate the role robotic technology is playing in the key sectors of the green economy. Design/methodology/approach Following a short introduction, this paper discusses existing and potential robotic applications in three key sectors of green economy: renewable energy, recycling and waste management and sustainable transport. This is followed by a discussion and concluding comments. Findings Robots are playing critical and growing roles in each of the three sectors of the green economy considered. Uses are expanding in the production of renewable energy systems and in their inspection and maintenance. Advances in AI and machine vision have enabled robotic mixed waste sorting which plays a vital role in recycling, and the robotic disassembly of electronic products is also gaining pace. Robots are being used extensively in the sustainable transport sector in the manufacture of electric vehicles and also in the production and recycling of electric vehicle batteries. Emerging applications include robotic vehicle recharging and battery swapping. Originality/value This provides an insight into the many ways in which robots are contributing to key sectors of the green economy.

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Skills and Knowledge Transfer for Transitioning into the Green Economy

Green Economy in the Transport Sector ◽

10.1007/978-3-030-86178-0_6 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 65-77

Author(s):

John Ogony Odiyo ◽

Agnes Musyoki ◽

Rachel Makungo

Keyword(s):

Environmental Science ◽

Limpopo Province ◽

Green Economy ◽

Transport Sector ◽

Policy Recommendations ◽

Management Skills ◽

Skills Transfer ◽

Knowledge And Skills ◽

Technical Management ◽

Education Levels

AbstractThis chapter aimed at identifying skills required for transitioning into green economy in the transport sector, preferred careers and institutions, challenges that could hinder transition to green economy in transport sector in addition to suggesting policy recommendations in case study carried out Limpopo Province. Case studies are required to provide insight into the nature of the current situation with respect to transition to green economy in the transport sector and providing knowledge and evidence on skills required transition to green transport. The study followed a qualitative and exploratory methodology involving administering questionnaire to purposively selected participants and stakeholder workshop aimed at discussing and debating on required knowledge and skills for transition to green economy in Limpopo Province, identifying challenges and policy recommendations. A total of twenty questionnaires were completed while 56 delegates from different departments and organisations participated in the workshop. A wide range of specific skills needs within technical, management skills and knowledge on techniques and skills on innovation and management for change categories, in the transport sector and their value chains were identified. Many of the skills required in the transport sector correspond to those required for the general green economy indicating that the transport sector will also benefit through implementation of the green economy in all sectors in the province. Most people chose environmental science as the most suitable career to follow in ensuring green economy. The respondents recognized the importance of mainstreaming the green economy at all levels of study. Challenges that could hinder transition to green economy include inadequate training and awareness programs, lack of existing skills directly related to the green economy at work places and inadequate funding for skills development in the green economy. Some of the policy recommendations include green growth capacity building for public administrators and policy makers, knowledge and skills transfer to be identified following the value chain based on the jobs required for each mode of green transport, development of methodology to mainstream green economy in all work places, mainstreaming green economy at all education levels, government to fund policy and legislation, and research and innovation related to green transport.

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Green hydrogen economy and opportunities for India

IOP Conference Series Materials Science and Engineering ◽

10.1088/1757-899x/1206/1/012005 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 1206 (1) ◽

pp. 012005

Author(s):

Ujwal Sontakke ◽

Santosh Jaju

Keyword(s):

Crude Oil ◽

Energy Content ◽

High Energy ◽

Green Economy ◽

Free Form ◽

Transport Sector ◽

Vehicular Emissions ◽

Renewable Power ◽

Energy Demands ◽

Long Time

Abstract With increasing numbers of vehicles on roads, India is facing the issue of large vehicular emissions. The burning of crude oil is the major issue behind these emissions. India doesn’t have enough resources to fulfill all the energy demands of vehicles and hence, imports crude oil from oil-rich countries. To tackle the issues associated with oil imports and vehicular emissions, there is a need to search for carbon-free alternate fuel that is available locally in sufficient quantity to meet India’s energy demands. The green economy is a new concept evolving and gaining attention worldwide, the concept focuses on sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions. Hydrogen is such a carbon-free fuel that can help to achieve the targets of the green economy and the best means to store energy for a long time. Hydrogen is a high energy content fuel and has about zero greenhouse gas emissions when used in fuel cells. Hydrogen is not directly available in free form, but it can be produced using electrolyzers and various other techniques. India’s continuously growing renewable power generation capacity gives the advantage to produce hydrogen from green sources like solar, and wind at the time of lower demand. The present review work focuses on the opportunities for India in green hydrogen production as the adaption of green hydrogen offers many benefits to India including energy security, and decarbonizing the transport sector.

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THE MAIN DIRECTIONS OF IMPROVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN THE TRANSPORT SECTOR

The herald of KSUCTA n a N Isanov ◽

10.35803/1694-5298.2019.3.362-367 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 362-367

Author(s):

E.E. Karsibaev ◽

S.S. Duyshebaev ◽

A.Zh. Abzhapbarova

Keyword(s):

Energy Efficiency ◽

Energy Efficient ◽

State Level ◽

Development Trend ◽

High Energy ◽

Green Economy ◽

Transport Sector ◽

Energy Efficiency Policy ◽

Modern Level ◽

The Republic

The article deals with the actual problems of providing the economy with energy-efficient vehicles. The global development trend of the transport sector is its environmental and energyefficient orientation. In Kazakhstan, at the state level, legislative measures and concepts for the introduction and development of the "green" economy are being taken. The article analyzes the causes of high energy consumption in transport, the main directions of implementation of energy efficiency policy in transport. On the example of the largest metropolis of Kazakhstan – Almaty, the main measures to ensure sustainable development of transport, reducing emissions of pollutants into the atmosphere are presented. Also, the international experience in reducing air pollution by exhaust gases is considered, recommendations for its use are given. Energy-efficient focus of the transport sector will ensure the transition of the cities of Kazakhstan to the modern level of development and sustainability, in accordance with the best international practices and strategic documents of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

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Conclusion

Green Economy in the Transport Sector ◽

10.1007/978-3-030-86178-0_8 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 119-123

Author(s):

John Ogony Odiyo ◽

Peter Bitta Bikam ◽

James Chakwizira

Keyword(s):

Climate Change ◽

South Africa ◽

Greenhouse Gas Emissions ◽

Greenhouse Gas ◽

Environmental Problems ◽

Green Economy ◽

Transport Sector ◽

Gas Emissions ◽

Environmental Challenges

AbstractTransition to green economy and transport is crucial to reduce environmental problems such as greenhouse gas emissions and climate change in South Africa. However, the challenges associated with the transition present opportunities for innovation and mitigation within the green economy and transport sector. Green economy and transport sector initiatives have the potential to address economic and environmental challenges and open new sources of growth.

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Environment, Climate Change and the Green Economy

Green Economy in the Transport Sector ◽

10.1007/978-3-030-86178-0_2 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 9-20

Author(s):

Jason Samuel Ogola

Keyword(s):

Climate Change ◽

South Africa ◽

Greenhouse Gases ◽

Greenhouse Gas Emissions ◽

Greenhouse Gas ◽

Limpopo Province ◽

Green Economy ◽

Transport Sector ◽

Gas Emissions ◽

Impacts Of Climate Change

AbstractTo identify and evaluate possible impacts of climate change on transportation in Limpopo province, it is necessary to define the scale and scope of the transportation system in the province and determine its sensitivities to climate change. This chapter, therefore locates the environment, climate change and the green economy matters in context. The science of climate change is explored, while the main sources of greenhouse gases are discussed. Additionally, the impacts of climate change in South Africa is outlined. Strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in the transport sector are provided.

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Introduction

Green Economy in the Transport Sector ◽

10.1007/978-3-030-86178-0_1 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-7

Author(s):

John Ogony Odiyo ◽

Peter Bitta Bikam ◽

Rachel Makungo

Keyword(s):

South Africa ◽

Sustainable Growth ◽

Green Economy ◽

Policy Framework ◽

Transport Sector ◽

Green Jobs ◽

Stakeholder Workshop ◽

The Subject ◽

Set Up ◽

And Training

AbstractThis book provides policy framework on “towards a Green Economy in the Transport Sector” draws inspiration from the UNEP report on Green Economy Modeling (2014), which focused on South Africa with respect to Transport, Natural Resource Management, Agriculture, and Energy sectors. This is because in the last 10 years natural resources, environmental risks and ecological issues have come to the attention of the international community because the subject is fundamentally important for overarching sustainable growth. It is important to note that environmental problems such as greenhouse gas emissions and climate change in different regions of the world including South Africa result in significant problems. However, the challenges can provide an opportunity to do things differently. Further to this in 2010, South Africa hosted the Green Economy Summit to set up the stage for the formulation of a Green Economy Plan. In line with this, the choice for a New Growth Path (NGP) was formulated and it was aimed at creating new green jobs in their thousands by 2020. It was in this context that the NGP policy framework on green economy in the transport sector was envisaged to respond to the request by Transport Education and Training Authority (TETA) to assess potential opportunities and policy levers to inform a green economy in the transport sector. The findings from the desktop research, the stakeholder workshop and the field survey reports form the basis from which the policy framework recommendations in this report were made.

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