OECD Steel
The OECD is undertaking a wide variety of projects on industrial decarbonisation (see this recent brochure for an overview). With respect to steel, the following projects are of particular relevance for the Breakthrough steel agenda: Steel Committee Monitoring of steel markets, capacity and trade with an increasing emphasis on decarbonisation aspects Targeted analysis of […]
United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) Used Vehicles Programme
The United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) Used Vehicles Programme addresses the environmental impact of exporting used cars, vans, and minibuses from developed countries to low- and middle-income nations. These vehicles often hinder climate efforts, contribute to air pollution, and pose safety risks. UNEP’s landmark report calls for regulating this trade through harmonised minimum quality standards. […]
United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), and its transport governing body, the Inland Transport Committee (ITC), has been recognised by the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) as “a United Nations centre providing a comprehensive platform for consideration of all aspects of inland transport development and cooperation, with special attention to interregional and […]
International Transport Forum (ITF)
The International Transport Forum (ITF), an intergovernmental organization within the OECD, serves as a global think tank for transport policy. With 66 member countries, it covers all modes of transport. The ITF organizes the Annual Summit of transport ministers, facilitating discussions on critical issues. Their focus includes sustainable mobility, safety, automation, and decarbonization. Notably, the […]
Global Facility to Decarbonize Transport (GFDT)
The Global Facility to Decarbonize Transport (GFDT) is a multi-donor trust fund that supports transport decarbonization in low and middle-income countries. Its mission is to accelerate innovation and investment in climate-smart mobility solutions, with the goal of achieving net zero emissions in the global transport sector by 2050. By empowering countries to build safe, modern, […]
