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The transport sector is responsible for approximately 18% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions,1 and experts predict that economic growth could cause transport activity to double by 2050.
Pricing policies, such as removing fuel subsidies or increasing fuel taxes, can play an important role in reducing GHG emissions.
These can be considered win–win policies because of the multitude of environmental, social and economic benefits they bring.
In this context, there is an increasing need to assess and communicate the impacts of transport policies to ensure that they are effective in mitigating GHG emissions, and helping countries meet their sectoral targets and national commitments.
It can play a critical role in providing the information needed for preparing reports under the Paris Agreement’s enhanced transparency framework and for the United Nations Sustainable