Nepal Forum explores policies for more efficient vehicles

February 27, 2020 by Global Fuel Economy Initiative

Categories: Fuel Efficiency, In-country, Asia Tags: Fuel Economy, UNEP

The 8th Kathmandu Sustainable Urban Mobility Forum was held on 27 January 2020, organised by Clean Energy Nepal (CEN) and Clean Air Network Nepal with support from GFEI partner UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme). The annual event, which had the theme ‘Towards efficient and zero emissions transport in Nepal’ brought together key stakeholders to initiate policy dialogue and collaboration for sustainable urban mobility and better air quality in the Kathmandu Valley. Around 55 participants from diverse backgrounds, including government agencies, non-governmental organisations, academia, transport entrepreneurs, transport/urban planners, researchers, campaigners and the media, attended.

West Africa adopts the first ever Africa regional fuel economy roadmap

February 13, 2020 by Global Fuel Economy Initiative

Categories: Fuel Efficiency, In-country, Africa

Ministers of Environment from the 15 ECOWAS countries have adopted the first ever African regional fuel economy roadmap. The roadmap outlines measures for countries in the in West African region to transition to more fuel-efficient vehicles including electric mobility.