EVENT RECAP: Uddheshya: Mainstreaming Gender from Ideas to Action
WRI India organized an one-day conference, Uddheshya, on 22nd March 2023, with 80 gender experts, transport planners, researchers, practitioners, civil society representatives, and other stakeholders to discuss and deliberate on gender-inclusivity in transport and achieving equitable access to mobility and opportunities.
BLOG: 5 Lessons from China, India, Vietnam on Decarbonizing Transport and Accelerating Climate Action
Building on the interviews with NDC-TIA partners and other organizations working in China, India, and Vietnam, this final blog highlights the key commonalities and lessons on accelerating zero-emission transport for similar countries in Asia.
EVENT RECAP: Kick-off Workshop on “National Electric Vehicle Roadmap Development"
In Hanoi on the 31st of March 2023, Viet Nam’s efforts to accelerate “net-zero emission” were boosted today with a kick-off workshop on “National electric vehicle roadmap development” with officials from the Ministry of Transport, relevant units/agencies as well as leading experts from WRI, ICCT, and GIZ in attendance.
Interview with Keisha Alena Mayuga on Advocating for Better Transportation in the Philippines
It is vital to boost the participation of women in the transport sector to continue inspiring others worldwide to join this field and work together to create sustainable change in society. In this interview, Keisha Alena Mayuga shared her experience and story, creating her own path on promoting better transportation in the Philippines.
Interview with Dr. Sheilah Gaabucayan-Napalang, A Remarkable Feminist Voice of 2023 and beyond
This month is a great occasion to highlight women’s impact in different sectors of society. GIZ Changing Transport sat down with Dr. Sheilah to discuss women in the transport sector, including the importance to promote women participation in transport research and development.
Women on the Move mentors taking part in the Feminist Voices Study Tour 2023
Women's voices and perspectives are crucial for sustainable transformation in each sector of society, especially in transport. Therefore, Women on the Move is proud that four outstanding women from Asia in the transport field are joining the "Feminist Voices in Transport 2023" study tour.
EVENT RECAP: ZEV Emerging Markets Initiative Roundtable Discussion on Fostering Partnerships
The first workshop of the ZEV Transition Council's country partnership with India is titled 'ZEV Emerging Markets Initiative Session: Fostering Partnerships’. WRI India, NITI Aayog, the US State Department, and the UK Government joined stakeholders from the manufacturing and finance sectors and determined the next steps for the Partnership to Support an Accelerated Transition to Zero Emission Vehicles in India, a COP27 initiative.
EVENT RECAP: Panel Discussion on Enabling Regulatory Mechanisms for Seamless Integration of Renewable Energy in Transport
A workshop brought together experts and policymakers from California and Indian states discussed and highlighted the pathways to zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) transitions at the January 2023 ITF Meeting in India. Key takeaways for Indian states include to set ambitious targets for zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) and take coordinated actions between stakeholders.
EVENT RECAP: Creating Champion EV States in India: California-India EV Policy Collaboration
A workshop brought together experts and policymakers from California and Indian states discussed and highlighted the pathways to zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) transitions at the January 2023 ITF Meeting in India. Key takeaways for Indian states include to set ambitious targets for zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) and take coordinated actions between stakeholders.
EVENT RECAP: Panel Discussion on Safety for Re-Use and Recycling of Lithium-ion Batteries in India
WRI India hosted a panel discussion on ‘Safety for Re-Use and Recycling of Lithium-ion Batteries’ in partnership with India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA). The panel discussion brought together experts, industry stakeholders and researchers to deliberate on the essential safety requirements during the reuse and recycling phase of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs).
Myth Busters of Sustainable Transport
Based on the “Path to Zero” report, our new Myth Buster series addresses common misconceptions, to spotlight both the opportunities and challenges associated with achieving zero emissions in the sector.
EVENT RECAP: Modelling Pathways for Zero Emission Transport Systems in India
This is a recap of the roundtable discussion on 'Modelling Pathways for Zero Emission Transport Systems in India', during which climate modelers, transport policymakers, researchers, and practitioners deliberated on different climate models for carbon neutral transport systems
BLOG: Một Việt Nam xanh hơn, sạch hơn và tốt đẹp hơn thông qua giảm phát thải carbon trong ngành giao thông vận tải
Được đúc kết từ các cuộc phỏng vấn với các đối tác trong chương trình NDC-TIA và các tổ chức khác đang làm việc tại Việt Nam, bài viết này nêu bật những bước tiến quan trọng trong việc thúc đẩy quá trình chuyển đổi sang phương tiện giao thông không phát thải ở Việt Nam.
BLOG: A Greener, Cleaner, and Better Vietnam Through Transport Decarbonization
Based on interviews with NDC-TIA partners and other organizations working in Vietnam, this blog highlights the key takeaways on accelerate the transition to zero-emission transport in Vietnam.
New Mentorship Program from Women on the Move Network
Women on the Move Network is calling women working to advance the transport sector in Asia to submit applications to become a mentee or a mentor (4 years experience required) by November 11, 2022.
BLOG: Charging infrastructure lessons from bus operations in Maharashtra
In this third and final blog in a series, ICCT's Anuj Dhole shines a light on key lessons from transit authorities who have set up charging infrastructure for buses in Pune, Mumbai, and Navi Mumbai.
EVENT RECAP: Vietnamese Delegation’s Study Visit to the Netherlands and Germany on Electric Mobility and Emission Transparency
From September 14 to 23, 2022, a delegation of representatives from the Ministry of Transport, Department of Transport of Ho Chi Minh City, and associated agencies undertook a delegation visit on decarbonisation of transport and emission transparency to the Netherlands and Germany.
BLOG: 4 Lessons on How to Transform to Zero-Emission Transport in India
Based on interviews with NDC-TIA partners and other organizations working in India, this blog highlights the four lessons on accelerate the transition to zero-emission transport in India.
Delhi Government Announces First EV Mechanics Training Programme
To impart skills related to electric vehicles for creation of green jobs in the city, Delhi government and Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University (DSEU) are creating its first comprehensive training program for Electric Vehicles (EV) mechanics. WRI India, and Hero Electric Vehicles Ltd will also advise the programme.
EVENT RECAP: Workshop on Carbon Market
This is a recap of the carbon financing workshop under the NDC-TIA Forum for Decarbonising Transport on September 14th, organized by Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) in collaboration with The World Bank and WRI India.