The report, National Policies for Walking and Cycling in all 197 UNFCCC countries, found active travel is significantly undervalued in Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). Just eight countries have consistently linked national walking and cycling policies with their UN climate goals. The report is a breakthrough in understanding national active travel policy and the role of walking and cycling policy in climate policies under the UNFCCC framework. The Active Travel NDC TemplateThe report also includes The Active Travel NDC Template to support national government ambition in including walking and cycling in their NDCs. It sets the target of 80% walking, cycling and public transport trips, to deliver 50% less transport emissions by 2030.

Source: Ethiopian News November 20, 2023 06:57 UTC