TARGETS AND ACTIONS ON TRANSPORT DECARBONISATION
Portugal has set a target for GHG emissions to be reduced between 18% and 23% by 2020 and between 30% and 40% by 2030 (2005 baseline). For the transport sector, the goal is to reduce GHG emissions by 14% by 2020 and 26% by 2030 (both 2005 baseline). It also aims to reduce conventional vehicles in cities by 50% by 2030.
Achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 is a priority for Portugal and a Carbon Neutrality Roadmap is currently being developed. The government has been introducing Low (and zero) emission vehicles for public transport fleets and has contributed to the development of MOBI.E – a nationwide program on charging network and interface system. It has passed electric mobility legislation to widen its scope, increase competition and stimulate private charging points.
FORMER TDA CHAIR
The Transport Decarbonisation Alliance (TDA) was launched in Leipzig, Germany in 2018 under the Portuguese Presidency. José Mendes, former Deputy Secretary of State and Mobility of Portugal served as the TDA Chair from March 2018 to June 2019.
BEST PRACTICES
- Living Labs for Decarbonisation: Developed the Urban Development Strategic Plans for main cities (52 plans) with investment of 784 Million Euro.
- Shift to Car sharing & bike sharing: Passed new regulation and introduce fiscal incentive (VAT deduction) for 750 shared cars and 10.000 shared bikes.
WORKING PAPER: STEERING A GREEN, HEALTHY AND INCLUSIVE RECOVERY THROUGH TRANSPORT
EUROPEAN UNION'S NATIONALLY DETERMINED CONTRIBUTION
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