The Role of Rail in Decarbonizing Transport in Developing Countries
Railways support green development. Governments in developing countries seek to provide transport infrastructure and services to enable inclusive economic development. Transport decarbonization is critical for mitigating climate change through near-term actions and long-term transitions. Railways ha...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Washington, D.C
The World Bank
2022
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| Series: | Mobility and Transport Connectivity
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| Collection: | World Bank E-Library Archive - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Summary: | Railways support green development. Governments in developing countries seek to provide transport infrastructure and services to enable inclusive economic development. Transport decarbonization is critical for mitigating climate change through near-term actions and long-term transitions. Railways have an important role in reducing transport emissions, while also supporting economic development and increased mobility. Structured around the avoid-shift-improve framework, this report provides a systematic review of potential contributions that railways can make to development and climate goals |
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