1、18th Session of the Global Forum on Human Settlements(GFHS),3 Dec 2023,Dubai,UAEAichi 2030 Declaration(2021-2030)for Achieving Universally Accessible,Safe,Affordable,Efficient,Resilient,Clean and Low-carbon Passenger&Freight Transport in Asia&Call for greater international support for its implementa

2、tion towards achieving climate goal and the SDGsChoudhury R.C.MohantyEnvironment Programme Coordinator,UNCRD DSDG/UN DESACurrent Transport Status&Trends of Asia Picture:#With 58%of the global population,Asia generates 48%of the global GDP.#Asia has only 30%of the global road supply and 34%of the glo

3、bal heavy rail supply.#Asia accounts for 27%of global passenger transport and 34%of global freight transport activity.#The transport demand in the Asia and Pacific region increased marginally by 3%for passenger transport and 4%for freight transport in 2022.(Source:ATO)Current Negative Transport Exte

4、rnalities in Asia v Externalities of transport are adversely high in Asia.are in Asia.vAsia accounts for an estimated 1.3 billion urban population without convenient access to public transport and about 400 million rural residents do not have all-season roads in Asia.vThe share of the which is highe

5、r than the global average i.e.3.1%of GDP.(Source:ATO)Photo:#With growing populations and the urgency to build climate-resilient and inclusive cities and communities,need for finance to close the gaps in transport infrastructure and services.#Transport infrastructure investments required to develop,m

6、aintain,and repair inland transport infrastructure in Asia and the Pacific region could be about 14.5 trillion USD(in PPP,equivalent to 1.6%of GDP)by 2030.This is about 3 trillion USD higher than the investments in the 20 10 to 2020 decade(ATO,2021).#Multilateral and bilateral development organizati

7、ons have been instrumental in supporting the development of transport infrastructure and services.Yet,their contribution is believed to be only 3%of the annual transport investment needs in the Asian region.1)Strengthening the provision of financial support in line with the Aichi 2030 Declaration.ES

8、T 12005EST 32008EST 42009EST 52010(Bangkok)EST 62011EST 72013EST 22006Aichi Statement(defining core EST areas)Bangkok 2020 Declaration(20 goals)Mayors2007Kyoto Declaration(endorsed first by 22,now 73 Asian Cities/Mayors with addendum by 2019)Formulation of National EST Strategies(Philippines,Viet Na

9、m,Cambodia,Lao PDR,Indonesia,Nepal)Development Banks start shifting funding to Sustainable Transport Awareness Raising on Sustainability Transport in AsiaGreater focus on sustainable transport,low carbon solutions for livable society in Asia in line with SDGs and Paris Climate Agreement.Seoul Statem

10、ent(climate change)Avoid tripsShift to most efficient modeImprove efficiencyBali Declaration on Vision Three Zeros(Zero Congestion,Zero Pollution,Zero Accidents)EST 82014EnvironmentallySustainableTransportASIAN EST INITIATIVESDGsColombo Declaration for Next Generation Low-carbon Transport Solutions

11、in AsiaEST 82014EST 92015EST 10 2017Vientiane Decleration on Sustainable Rural Transport (2017)EST 11 2018Moving Towards 2030:Successor of Bangkok 2020 DeclarationEST 12 2019Hanoi Declaration on Smart CityEST 132020(online)EST 142021(Aichi)Aichi 2030 Declaration EST 152023Call for International Acti

12、on on Aichi 2030 Declaration(2023)2.1.3.6?6?Aichi 2030 Declaration(2021-2030)(agreed by the member countries on 20 Oct 2021 at the 14th Regional EST Forum in Asia)2.1.3.7?7?2.1.3.8?8?2.1.3.9?9?2.1.3.10?10?IMPLEMENTATION 2030 DECLARATION:-AVOID,SHIFT,IMPROVE+CROSS CUTTING STRATEGIES+-SUPPORT OF BILAT

13、ERAL/MULTILATERAL DONORS+OTHERS11Avoid:Avoid:1.Land-use,logistics and transport planning2.Mixed-use development,TOD3.ICTShift:Shift:4.Rail and Inland Water Transport 5.Public Transport6.Walking and Cycling7.Transport Demand ManagementImproveImprove:8.Infrastructure for low carbon mobility9.Standards

14、 for fuel quality,efficiency and emissions10.Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance11.ITS12.Improved Freight Efficiency13.Improve Road SafetySupport of bilateral and multilateral donor organizationsCross Cutting:Cross Cutting:14.Adequately funded institutions and institutional arrangement15.Funding and

15、financing arrangements16.Life cycle approach for transport infra and services17.Short,medium and long term targets for lower and later zero emission18.Remove fuel subsidies,introduce financing mechanisms19.Social and gender inclusiveness20.Informal transport/IPT21.Road safety measures22.Resilient st

16、rategy23.Contribution of sustainable transport to better health and preparedness24.Air quality and noise standards25.Information and awareness raising campaigns on sustainable transport2.1.3.12?12?Call for greater international support for its implementation towards achieving climate goals and the S

17、DGs agreed at the 15th Regional EST Forum in Asia,24-26 Oct 2023,Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia We encourage our international development partners:To better align and increase their financial assistance with the goals of the Aichi 2030 Declaration to help expand transport infrastructure and services more su

18、stainably and thereby facilitate the full implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals,the Paris Agreement on Climate Change,and other global and regional agreements on sustainable development,climate change and bio-diversity preservation and ecosystem restoration.Take account of the need tha

19、t all countries,including the least developing,landlocked countries,and small-Island countries,are in need of financial assistance for the development of their transport systems.To work with the countries participating in the EST Initiative to develop and implement innovative financing approaches th

20、at can scale up the impact of financial assistance from development agencies.To develop so-called blended financing models that will accelerate the inflow of private sector funding,including from institutional investors,especially in sustainable transport infrastructure and investments.To expand int

21、ernational climate finance in line with international commitments and ensure that a fair share of international climate finance is allocated to the transport sector in Asia and the Pacific.To work with EST countries in the definition and use of suitable environmental,social,and governance(ESG)invest

22、ing indicators to define and demonstrate the sustainability of infrastructure investments.To assist EST countries participating in collection and analysis of robust transport data.2)Strengthening capacity building and policy support in line with the Aichi 2030 Declaration.We encourage our internatio

23、nal partners:To substantially scale up their activities in capacity building and policy support in support of the Aichi 2030 Declaration Goals.To strive towards a better geographical balance among countries in the provision of transport-related capacity building and policy development support.To ens

24、ure that all Goals of the Aichi 2030 Declaration are fully supported through the provision of transport-related capacity building and policy development support.To coordinate well in the planning and delivery of transport-related capacity building and policy development support.To ensure that inclusion and equity are incorporated into our ambitious development of the transport sector.