Transport: Mehr Klimaschutz und soziale Gerechtigkeit

• Transport accounts for around 15% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and almost a quarter of GHG emissions in the European Union.
• Improving public transport systems is essential for climate and connecting people to opportunities.
• In many cities, public transport is crucial for low-income communities.

The cost of transport can have a huge impact on climate, air pollution, health, and quality of life. High ticket prices may discourage the use of public transit, leading to more cars on the road and increased emissions.

Germany reduced transport prices in the summer of 2022, resulting in a significant shift from car to train journeys and a reduction in emissions equivalent to taking 1.5 million cars off the road.

The increase in energy prices and the global cost of living crisis have intensified transport affordability challenges.

• Fare increases and high costs disproportionately affect marginalized communities.
• Women, on average, use public transportation more than men and are more impacted by costs and investment.
• Safety concerns can increase costs for women and LGBTQIA+ people.

Improving safety in and around public transport is necessary for women and LGBTQIA+ communities to ensure accessibility and opportunities.

India has introduced fare-free buses for women to increase employment opportunities, while Japan has made efforts to improve accessibility.

Transport accessibility is essential for climate and mobility justice, and a system that doesn't serve everyone is not sustainable.

Improving access to public transport in rural areas reduces emissions and connects people to essential services.

Transport is the largest energy-consuming sector in around 40% of countries, highlighting the importance of affordable and accessible public transport in addressing the climate crisis and inequality.

(Quelle:Greenpeace Bearbeitet mit ChatGPT)

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Transport: Klimaschutz soziale Gerechtigkeit

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