Transport in a Green Economy – Factsheet

So far, there is no single, agreed definition of green economy. Discussions are ongoing on what the benefits of this approach and its relation to sustainable development are. This paper focuses on the role of transport and mobility in a green economy. The paper highlights basic strategies towards “green transport” in developing countries, discuses green jobs as well as social equity questions and finally presents GIZ’s work in the greening of the transport sector.

First Edition: 2011