World Resources Institute Study: Transport Sector’s Emissions

September 12, 2024

GS Paper III Environment

A World Resources Institute study found that road transport accounts for 90% of the transport sector’s emissions.

The study’s findings are based on the energy policy simulator, which allows users to develop dynamic models for different decarbonisation targets and their outcomes.

Enroll now for UPSC Online Classes

Key Findings of Study

Transport sector accounted for 14 per cent of total energy-related CO2 emissions in 2020.
- 90 % of which was driven by road transport (Railways 6%, aviation 3%, and waterways 1%)

Energy supply (largest source of emissions – 36% of the total), followed by Industry (25%), Agriculture and LULUCF (18%) Transport sector (14%) and Buildings ( 6.7%).

Carbon dioxide emissions from India’s transport sector could be reduced up to 71 per cent by 2050.
A high emission reduction target in the transport sector would also be pivotal in achieving India’s net-zero target by 2070.
The consumption of fossil fuels such as liquefied petroleum gas, diesel and petrol is expected to quadruple over the next three decades

Recommendations

Decarbonisation of electricity generation could complement the electrification targets in the transport sector.
Electrification, improving fuel economy standards, and switching to cleaner modes of transport and mobility will help in reducing emissions.

Check Out UPSC NCERT Textbooks From PW Store

Must Read
UPSC Daily Editorials	UPSC Daily Current Affairs
Check Out UPSC NCERT Textbooks From PW Store	Check Out UPSC Modules From PW Store
Check Out Previous Years Papers From PW Store	UPSC Test Series 2024
Daily Current Affairs Quiz	Daily Main Answer Writing
Check Out UPSC CSE Books From PW Store

To get PDF version, Please click on "Print PDF" button.

Recent Post
Most Viewed Post

Restructuring of National Testing Agency (NTA)

Bank Credit to Women Self-Help Groups

WHO-GARDP Report on Antibiotic Shortages

Assam Bird Sanctuary

New Undersea Cables to Boost India’s Digital Connectiv...

NATIONAL Commission for Women (NCW)

Social Stock Exchange

Data Point

Arsenic and Fluoride In Groundwater

WHO Launches ICD 11 – A Traditional Medicine Module 2:...

Prime- Minister’s Egypt State Visit

Drug Controller General of India

Recent Editorial

Improving the Capability of the Indian State

Reforming Agriculture Marketing

Why India needs to Relook its Strategy to Revive M...

On India-China Talks, Ties

The Resilience of Democracy

Should Legislatures in India have Fixed Tenures?

Popular current affairs

Restructuring of National Testing Agency (NTA)

Bank Credit to Women Self-Help Groups

WHO-GARDP Report on Antibiotic Shortages

Assam Bird Sanctuary

New Undersea Cables to Boost India’s Digital...

NATIONAL Commission for Women (NCW)

Our Courses

Our Courses

Need help preparing for UPSC or State PSCs?

Connect with our experts to get free counselling & start preparing

THE MOST
LEARNING PLATFORM

Learn From India's Best Faculty

Contact Details

THE MOST
LEARNING PLATFORM

Learn From India's Best Faculty

Follow Us:

Contact Details

Download Our App