Transport and Energy Thematic Day at COP30: Joint Memo with SLOCAT
We are delighted to publish with our dear partners SLOCAT this very important Memo, on the Transport and Energy Thematic day at COP30 in Belèm.
Energy and transport are deeply interconnected: Transport relies on energy to move people and goods, and energy systems evolve in response to transport needs. As economies grow, transport increases demand for fuels, electricity, and infrastructure. The energy sector underpins energy supply, while the transport sector drives energy demand. Aligning and accelerating decarbonisation and sustainability actions across these two sectors is crucial: progress in one unlocks transformative opportunities in the other.
Transport electrification and renewable fuels for transport lie at the heart of decarbonising energy and transport systems. Renewable energy systems enable sustainable transport through cleaner and more efficient energy supply. Transport acts as both a driver and enabler of the clean energy transition. Shifting transport away from fossil fuels helps countries strengthen energy security, build resilience to global shocks, and reduce the costs of fuel imports and exposure to volatile energy markets.
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