Eine Maßnahme, die häufig als geeignet zur Minderung der Schadstoffkonzentrationen in den Städten genannt wird, ist die Umweltzone (UWZ). Mit diesem Instrument sollen stärker Schadstoff emittierende Kfz aus den Zonen herausgehalten und eine beschleunigte Umstellung der Fahrzeugflotte hin zu...

The aim of the project "Implementation and further development of the GLI:X - Green Logistics Indicators in South Africa" was to build on the results and successes achieved in the previous GLI:X projects I-II and to further develop and apply the GLI:X indicator system developed within the...

Mobilität ist eine zentrale Voraussetzung, um am gesellschaftlichen Leben teilzunehmen und liefert einen wesentlichen Beitrag zu einer hohen Lebensqualität. Gleichzeitig ist der städtische Personen- und Güterverkehr ein Hauptverursacher von Luftverschmutzung, Lärm und Flächenverbrauch....

African cities are growing at an extraordinary rate. Unfortunately, many cities are growing so fast that national, provincial, and city governments cannot manage how they develop or assure the provision of the services people need. This has many negative consequences for national and city...

In many Russian cities, these growing demands for mobility are not adequately met by the existing urban transport infrastructure and services. Most municipalities have had difficulties in planning and managing the development of their urban transport systems in a coherent manner, which is a...

This note summarizes lessons and practices deployed in embedding climate resilience into the design of projects that received catalytic funds from The Africa Climate Resilience Investment Facility (AFRI-RES). It draws from application of the Resilience Booster Tool to specific projects, as...

Infrastructure needs in the Philippines must be addressed to ensure long term economic growth. After several years of fiscal pressure, the Philippines is now in a position to address these needs. Despite the current international financial situation, the country is now in a position to commit...

The report's objectives are i) to better understand the nature and magnitude of urban transport problems, particularly in respect of the poor, and ii) to articulate a strategy by which the World Bank and other agencies can assist national and city governments to address these problems. The first...