Developing sustainable and resilient transport systems in view of emerging challenges
Developing sustainable and resilient transport systems in view of emerging challenges
- New YorkUS UN 2014
- 17 p.
Note by the UNCTAD Secretariat.
Discusses some considerations when developing sustainable and resilient freight transport systems. Looks at trends in global economic growth, demography, investment, technology, energy, transportation costs, and more importantly, climate change and the environment. Highlights the special case of geographically disadvantaged and economically vulnerable countries. Discusses potential actions necessary to catalyse a shift towards more sustainable and resilient systems and the role of UNCTAD in supporting developing countries in these efforts.
10.01.01 U583
Note by the UNCTAD Secretariat.
Discusses some considerations when developing sustainable and resilient freight transport systems. Looks at trends in global economic growth, demography, investment, technology, energy, transportation costs, and more importantly, climate change and the environment. Highlights the special case of geographically disadvantaged and economically vulnerable countries. Discusses potential actions necessary to catalyse a shift towards more sustainable and resilient systems and the role of UNCTAD in supporting developing countries in these efforts.
10.01.01 U583