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New phase of globalization could undermine efforts to reduce CO2 emissions

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International trade increased by more than 50% from 2005 to 2015, with approximately 60% of the increase tied to rising exports from developing countries. Yet over the same period, South-South trade grew even faster—more than tripling—to reach 57% of all developing country exports (US$9.3 trillion) in 2014. Coffman, D.’.

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Global CO2 emissions stalled for the third year in a row

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Emissions are increasing in other developing countries: 6% for Indonesia and Malaysia; 9% for Pakistan and 12% for the Philippines. Since 2015, the EU’s CO 2 emissions have stabilized, representing 9.6% Also in Eurasia emissions grew in Turkey (5%) and Ukraine (8%). In 2016, the EU’s CO 2 emissions were 20.8% below the levels in 2005.

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GSMA study indicates Bangkok could gain US$1B per year in benefits through ITS; reduced travel time, CO2 emissions and accidents

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This report is the second in a series; the first report—Building digital societies in Asia—published in June 2015, analyzes key enablers to realizing the socioeconomic benefits of digitization, focusing on the proposed plans of six key countries: Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan and Thailand.

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