Framework for Mainstreaming Biodiversity in Planning and Implementation of Developments in the Transportation Sector Read more about Framework for Mainstreaming Biodiversity in Planning and Implementation of Developments in the Transportation Sector Key functional attributes and ecosystem processes for consideration in the environmental impact assessment process of transport projects
The Relevance of Mainstreaming Biodiversity in Planning and Implementation of Development Projects Read more about The Relevance of Mainstreaming Biodiversity in Planning and Implementation of Development Projects Describes the process of embedding biodiversity considerations into policies, strategies and practices of key public and private actors that impact or rely on biodiversity
Review of Global Development Trends in Road and Rail Sectors and Challenges for Biodiversity Conservation Read more about Review of Global Development Trends in Road and Rail Sectors and Challenges for Biodiversity Conservation Examples of ecologically sound, economically efficient and socially equitable infrastructure development around the globe
Conservation and Management of Natural Capital for Achieving Sustainable Development Goals Read more about Conservation and Management of Natural Capital for Achieving Sustainable Development Goals Overview of specific mitigation measures for planning and execution of transport projects to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals
Why, What and How to Protect Natural Capital in the Planning and Implementation of Transport Projects Read more about Why, What and How to Protect Natural Capital in the Planning and Implementation of Transport Projects Impacts of global transportation trends to biodiversity and ways on how we can make infrastructure projects more sustainable for nature.
Building Capacity for Conserving and Managing Natural Capital during the Planning and Implementation of Transportation Projects in South Asia Read more about Building Capacity for Conserving and Managing Natural Capital during the Planning and Implementation of Transportation Projects in South Asia Global infrastructure investment is accelerating dramatically. For transport infrastructure alone, 25 million kilometers of roads will be added by 2050 – with 90% in developing countries – including many regions that sustain exceptional biodiversity. The Sustainable Development Goals call for sustainable infrastructure and recognizes that the conservation of biodiversity and critical ecosystem services underpins all of the SDGs. Key questions - How can we ensure that the investments are sustainable? What guidance and innovations can support infrastructure planning and design?
Solar Boats: A New Paradigm to Respectfully Sail the Seas Read more about Solar Boats: A New Paradigm to Respectfully Sail the Seas Many Asian countries rely heavily on the ocean as a principal source of income, mainly from fishing and tourism. While clean mobility has the spotlight on land, little has been done to render marine transportation cleaner and more cost-effective for low-income fishermen or small business owners. Millions of small boats roam the Asian seas most often propelled by outdated engines with high fuel consumption and environmental impact. This presentation explores pragmatic and efficient eco-alternatives to polluting boats, leveraging on the ever more efficient renewable energy technologies.
Blockchain’s Potential for Solar Powered EV Charging Stations Read more about Blockchain’s Potential for Solar Powered EV Charging Stations Electric Vehicles (EVs) are hailed as a silver bullet to reduce carbon emissions in smart cities. However, EV charging can destabilize the grid by spiking power demand. Evergo is a blockchain-based, plug-and-play backend system that addresses this challenge. It tracks energy trading and diversifies the energy mix for charging solutions. Evergo enables Machine-to-Machine communication between chargers, grid, and solar panels. It leverages on big data and analytics to provide smarter charging and load shifting.
Enabling Electric Vehicle Public Charging Stations in India Read more about Enabling Electric Vehicle Public Charging Stations in India The global electric vehicle sales are on the rise have surpassed 1 million units in 2017. As per the International Energy Agency's (IEA) estimates, there will be about 125 million EVs on the road by 2030. Proactive policy environment combined with declining battery costs and investment in setting-up charging infrastructure is driving this penetration. This presentation provides the key insights on business model and approach developed for EESL for rollout EV charging infrastructure in India.
Sustainable Mobility in the Public Transport Sector -- The Philippines Read more about Sustainable Mobility in the Public Transport Sector -- The Philippines The Philippines government decision to replace more than 4,000,000 old polluting Public Transport vehicles (PUVs) is commendable. In the longer term, non-fossil fuel PUVs are the sustainable solution –Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV). The challenge is to provide a financial mechanism that allows for marginalized borrowers to afford their vehicles, structure the PUV fleet management policy that enables all who wish to participate, provide a refueling infrastructure (battery charging) that guarantees an operational range without stopping to charge.