Field 2 of 10 · Boundary: Climate change
Mobility & Transport
The problem
Transport still depends heavily on fossil fuels, and road vehicles cause most of its emissions. Cities and rural areas need alternatives that are convenient and affordable.
Who may be affected
People in rural areas without public transport, people who cannot afford a new electric car, and residents of busy streets.
24%
of global energy-related CO2 comes from transport (2018 data)
IEA, via Our World in Data
75%
of transport emissions come from road vehicles: cars, buses and trucks (2018 data)
IEA, via Our World in Data
Idea directions
- On-demand and shared mobility for rural regions
- Cargo bike and low-emission delivery for cities
Sources are named under each number. Idea directions are prompts, not recommendations.