Type
Policy and Regulations
Author
Fadiel Ahjum, Faaiqa Hartley, Bruno Merven
Organization
UKAid
Published in
2021
Submitted by
IRF
Related theme(s)
Environment & Climate Change, Finances & Economics
Region
Africa (AFR)
Country
South Africa

The Green Transport Strategy of South Africa: GHG Mitigation Potential of Road Transport Interventions and their Economy-wide Impact

This report outlines how an improvement in economic growth and employment in South Africa can be accompanied by a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. This can be done via the electrification of transport alongside the implementation of low carbon power systems. Emphasises the importance of electrification of passenger and light commercial vehicles.