Timor-Leste Transport and Climate Profile 2026
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TIMOR-LESTE
TRANSPORT AND CLIMATE PROFILE
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Transport and Climate Change
Transport Energy Consumption
Adaptation and Resilience
Other Externalities
Vehicle Fleet
Urban Transport
Transport Investments
Transport and Climate Policy Documents
Distribution of Transport and Climate Policy Measures in Policy Documents
National Policy Priorities on Transport
Direct GHG Targets
Indirect Transport Climate Change Targets
These tables show non-GHG targets as specified in the policy documents which indirectly benefit climate change mitigation and adaptation in the transport sector.
Green roads program
| Transport Sector Master Plan | 2018 | Non-Core Rural Roads low Traffic (E2 Roads) | 2022 |
Road infrastructure expansion
| Timor-Leste Strategic Development Plan 2011-2030 | 2011 | Construct new bridges to provide all-weather access on major routes within five years and the remainder of national and district roads by 2030 Establish national ring road standards and establish a ring road to these standards by 2030. The National Ring Road will have been completed to provide a high standard highway right around the country capable of taking a full length container at an average speed of 60 km per hour New bridges will have been constructed to provide all-weather access on all national and district road routes | 2030 |
Technical standards for road infrastructure
| Timor-Leste Strategic Development Plan 2011-2030 | 2011 | Establish national ring road standards and establish a ring road to these standards by 2030. The Dili to Baucau road link will be fully upgraded to international standards, including widening where technically feasible. The Manatuto-Natarbora road link will be fully upgraded to international standards, including widening where technically feasible. | 2030 |
Transport asset management - General
| Transport Sector Master Plan | 2018 | Upgrade to climate-resilient roads: Core Rural Roads in Coffee producing areas (D) Non-Core Rural Roads Low traffic (E1 Roads) | 2025 |
| Transport Sector Master Plan | 2018 | Upgrade to climate-resilient roads: Other non coffee linked rural roads (D) | 2030 |
Transport and Climate Policy Measures
These tables list the policy measures that relate to climate change mitigation and adaptation in the transport sector that had been identified in the transport policy documents.
Active transport infrastructure expansion and improvement
| Second National Communication - TLS | 2020 | providing pedestrian and bicycle lanes to encourage people for walking or using bicycle | x | ||||
| Transport Sector Master Plan | 2018 | Traffic Demand – Improved provisions for pedestrians and non-motorized transport | x |
Airport infrastructure improvement
| Timor-Leste's National Adaptation Plan | 2021 | To meet the future demand for air traffic and boost key industry sectors, we will expand out international airport and build a network of district airports | x | ||||
| Transport Sector Master Plan | 2018 | Develop the air and air services system including expanding international linkages and establishment of a domestic service as demand warrants. Increase productivity by corporatizing services that are more commercial and providing incentive contracts to managers of airports; AACTL will introduce modern satellite-based navigation and flight information systems for civil aviation use, significantly improving the safety of Timor-Leste's air space and airports. 1. installing lights and other aids that will allow routine 24-hour operation as part of improving PNLIA 2. negotiating access to aviation meteorological information services, most likely with Indonesia or Australia 3. extending PBN to other parts of Timor-Leste when justified by increased flights 4. working with ANATL to develop sufficient capacity to meet air traffic control needs, particularly as PNLIA becomes 24-hour capable and Oecusse and Suai develop as regional airports in the future Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport Stage 1 terminal facilities complete, designed for eventual 0.5 million pa passenger capacity Stage 2 terminal facilities complete and terminal and related facilities in operation Stage 1 infrastructure works – runway extension, safety areas & lighting Stage 2 infrastructure works – runway widening and extension to 2,500m as needed and approved Baucau Airport - Runway rehabilitation and facilities Oecusse Airport - Stage 1 runway & facilities improvements Stage 2 runway & facilities improvements Suai Airport - Runway & facilities improvements Atauro District Airport - Runway, facilities & fencing improvements Maliana, Viqueque District Airports - Runway, facilities & fencing improvements Lospalos, Same District Airports - Runway, facilities & fencing improvements | x | ||||
| Timor-Leste Strategic Development Plan 2011-2030 | 2011 | To meet the future demand for air tra#c, we will expand the Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport in Dili and build and rehabilitate regional airstrips to establish a district aviation capacity. New terminal facilities will be constructed to support modern airport operations and cater to the development of the tourism industry. To support tourism growth, the airport will be promoted to international operators and regional airlines. The plan will include the rehabilitation or building of airstrips for at least Suai, Oe-Cusse Ambeno, Lospalos, Maliana, Viqueque, Atauro and Same. Baucau airport will be developed as an alternative airport to Dili and will be also used as aeromilitary base. This will include construction of a control tower and terminal. | x |
Aviation traffic management
| Transport Sector Master Plan | 2018 | Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcasting | x |
Biofuels
| Timor-Leste Updated NDC 2022-2030 | 2022 | Research will be undertaken to improve the understanding of the economics and potential of biofuel production and the use of sustainable biomass as feedstock for bioenergy production in Timor-Leste. | |||||
| Regulation No. 1/2015 of 2015 - First Amendment to Regulation No. 1 of 2014 on Fuel, Biofuel and Lubricant Quality Standards and Specifications | 2015 | (a) to regulate the quality of the Fuel, Biofuel and Lubricants distributed in the domestic market in order to reduce pollutant emissions arising from their use; (b) to encourage the adoption of environmentally friendly engine technologies capable of ensuring minimum carbon emissions and the implementation of emission control technologies; (c) to ensure that all the relevant and appropriate information about Fuel, Biofuel and Lubricants is provided to retailers and consumers when the products are provided, marketed and used. | x | ||||
| Regulation No. 1/2015 of 2015 - First Amendment to Regulation No. 1 of 2014 on Fuel, Biofuel and Lubricant Quality Standards and Specifications | 2015 | The specification for the blending of Biofuel with Gasoline and Diesel Fuel used for the propulsion of vehicles, used in the domestic market, with a percentage by volume of Biofuel greater than 5%, are set forth in Annexes III and V, except for the values established as maximum contents of such Biofuel. The blending of Biofuel is limited up to a maximum threshold of 20% by volume | x |
Budget/ identification of road projects
| Transport Sector Master Plan | 2018 | The estimate of expenditure on rural roads following the Rural Roads Master Plan is $US 175 million over the next 5 years. | x |
Bus route and service improvement
| Transport Sector Master Plan | 2018 | New Dili Central Bus Terminal improved Dili-other city linkage through hybrid scheduled and demand services provision of en route covered bus stops at key intersections with safety laybys Improved Dili-municipal center linkage through hybrid scheduled and demand services | x | x | |||
| Intended Nationally Determined Contributions - TLS | 2017 | Promote use of public transport by enabling convenient (routes to all areas) and reliable access to bus or micro-bus, constructing appropriate facilities such as proper bus stops, terminals, and establish necessary regulations to control the transportation system | x |
Climate-informed design standards
| Timor-Leste's National Adaptation Plan | 2021 | Improve regulatory framework for climate-smart and climate-proof infrastructure | x | x | x | ||
| Second National Communication - TLS | 2020 | Review and revise legislation, regulations and standards to enhance climate change resilient infrastructure | x | ||||
| Intended Nationally Determined Contributions - TLS | 2017 | Review existing laws, regulations and standards to enhance CC-resilience of critical infrastructure. | x | x | x | ||
| National Adaptation Programme of Action | 2010 | Review existing laws, regulations and standards and enhance CC-resilient infrastructure Pass new legislation to strengthen and guarantee national development for regulations quality of materials and building codes and practices. | x | x | x |
Data collection and repositories - General
| Transport Sector Master Plan | 2018 | Establish a centralized computer based register of driver licenses Establish a centralized computer based register of vehicles and owners | x | ||||
| Timor-Leste Strategic Development Plan 2011-2030 | 2011 | A National Climate Change Centre will be established by 2015 to conduct research and observation on climate change issues, to ensure data on climate change impacts is being collected and to encourage technology innovation to address climate change adaptation and mitigation. |
Development of aviation plan/policy
| Timor-Leste Strategic Development Plan 2011-2030 | 2011 | We will develop a District Aviation Plan to provide a district aviation capacity and identify current and proposed light aviation airstrips and the capital needs for upgrading and rehabilitating these airstrips. | x |
Development of climate change/ low carbon plan/ policy
| Voluntary National Reviews 2023 - TLS | 2023 | In line with the Timor-Leste's Nationally Determined Contribution (2022-2030), promote a low-carbon development strategy. | |||||
| National Policy for Climate Change (Government Resolution 8/2022) | 2022 | The National Directorate for Climate Change will be responsible for developing a detailed National Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan (NCCAP) to implement the measures that are listed in this climate change policy at the national, municipal and local levels. | |||||
| Timor-Leste Updated NDC 2022-2030 | 2022 | The introduction of a new initiative to formulate a low carbon development strategy to guide national mitigation and adaptation commitments, activities and approaches. Develop a national climate change law that will create a legal framework for Timor-Leste's climate change response and pass this law in 2023/2024. Endorse Timor-Leste's National Climate Change Policy as endorsed in 2021 as a framework for guiding the national approach to climate change. This policy will trigger the development of a National Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan which will serve as the central planning document to guide the implementation of the National Climate Change Policy and the achievement of this NDC | |||||
| Timor-Leste Updated NDC 2022-2030 | 2022 | Timor-Leste's National Climate Change Policy was endorsed and published in the official gazette as Government Resolution no. 8/2022, of 1 March. |
Development of transport adaptation/ emergency/ disaster/ recovery plan/ policy
| National Policy for Climate Change (Government Resolution 8/2022) | 2022 | Timor-Leste has developed a NAP that was submitted in September 2011. | |||||
| Timor-Leste Updated NDC 2022-2030 | 2022 | To support efforts to systematically reduce the impacts of climate change, The Government of Timor-Leste launched the National Adaptation Plan process in 2019. |
Development of transport asset management plan/policy
| Transport Sector Master Plan | 2018 | Establish a national road maintenance plan in cooperation with donors to define maintenance requirements for all roads in all parts of Timor Leste | x | ||||
| Timor-Leste Strategic Development Plan 2011-2030 | 2011 | Deliver a comprehensive roads maintenance program | x |
Development of transport plan/ policy
| Timor-Leste Updated NDC 2022-2030 | 2022 | A transport master plan will be developed to build sector resilience and reduce emissions derived from the transport sector. This plan will create policy entry points for promoting and supporting climate-friendly public transport options and non-motorised transport solutions where possible. | x | x | x |
Disaster notification/ early warning system
| Timor-Leste Updated NDC 2022-2030 | 2022 | Through the Green Climate Fund, Timor-Leste is working with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to address the urgent need for integrated climate information services, covering oceans, and proactive disaster risk management approaches founded on impact-based forecasting and end-to-end MHEWS. | |||||
| Timor-Leste's National Adaptation Plan | 2021 | Enhancing Early Warning Systems to build greater resilience to hydro and meteorological hazards in SIDS | |||||
| Intended Nationally Determined Contributions - TLS | 2017 | Establish early warning systems in areas identified as vulnerable to disasters such as floods and storms | |||||
| National Adaptation Programme of Action | 2010 | Establish early warning systems in areas identified as vulnerable to disasters such as floods and storms. |
Education and behavior change - General
| Transport Sector Master Plan | 2018 | Improve road safety awareness and education Demonstrate the benefits of improved policies, standards, procedures and guidelines | x |
Employment in transport, communication, and storage
| Voluntary National Reviews 2023 - TLS | 2023 | Address the jobs-skills mismatch in key sectors – agriculture, tourism, blue economy and entrepreneurship. The country needs experts in various fields, including marine science, fisheries management, aquaculture, tourism, and maritime transport, to drive sustainable growth in the sector. | x |
Express lanes/ public transport priority
| Transport Sector Master Plan | 2018 | Dedicated bus lanes as needed and as appropriate | x |
Freight and logistics improvements - General
| Voluntary National Reviews 2023 - TLS | 2023 | Improving basic infrastructure in key value chains including cold chains to bridge the gap between urban and rural communities. | x | x | x | x |
Green roads program
| Transport Sector Master Plan | 2018 | Timor-Leste will undertake substantial and long-term investment in roads to maintain our current road network, including a major program of road rehabilitation, repair and improvement. Rehabilitation: Dili-Liquiça-Bobonaro Road All coffee area target rural roads Other core rural roads All national and regional roads Ainaro-Cassa Rehabilitation Project Suai-Cassa-Hatu Udo-BetanoNatarbora-Viqueque-Beaço Rehabilitation Project Gleno to Bobanaro Road Ainaro-Cassa - Same Main bridges repaired and protected All district roads Other National Roads | x |
Investment volume for transport
| Transport Sector Master Plan | 2018 | Table 12 | x | x | x |
LPG/ CNG/ LNG
| Second National Communication - TLS | 2020 | replacement of oil fuels with gas fuels (LPG, CNG or LGV) through developing infrastructure for gas utilization in transport (conversion kits, gas station, gas supply infrastructures, etc.). | x |
Land use - General
| Timor-Leste Updated NDC 2022-2030 | 2022 | Land-use planning and environmental licensing regimes |
Lead agency on road safety
| Timor-Leste Strategic Development Plan 2011-2030 | 2011 | A well trained and professional Traffic and Road Safety Unit will ensure that our roads are safe and that road laws are obeyed A well trained and professional Traffic and Road Safety Unit will ensure that our roads are safe and that road laws are obeyed | x |
Logistics hub
| Timor-Leste Strategic Development Plan 2011-2030 | 2011 | A logistics base for the petroleum sector will be established in Suai. | x | x | x |
Managing transport energy consumption
| Second National Communication - TLS | 2020 | Improvement of energy efficiency in supply side (fossil fuel combustions), transportation, and demand side (household and commercial buildings) | x | x | x |
National speed law
| The Highway Code | 2003 | – A driver must adjust the speed in such a way that, taking into account the features and the condition of the road and the vehicle, the load being carried, weather or environmental conditions, traffic intensity or any other relevant circumstances, he or she may safely make manoeuvres the need of which can be anticipated and, especially, bring his or her vehicle to a standstill within the free and visible space ahead of him or her. | x |
Nature-based solutions
| Second National Communication - TLS | 2020 | Climate resilient infrastructure, bioengineering | x | x | x |
Parking measures - General
| Transport Sector Master Plan | 2018 | Off street parking garages Enforced parking control I | x |
Passenger and freight load limits
| The Highway Code | 2003 | – Carrying a number of people in excess of the vehicle seating capacity or that may undermine their safety or a safe driving is prohibited. | x |
Performance-based transport maintenance contracts
| Transport Sector Master Plan | 2018 | Establish Performance Based Program to Implement Plan | x |
Planning to reduce future vulnerabilities and minimizing losses
| Timor-Leste Updated NDC 2022-2030 | 2022 | A national infrastructure assessment and audit will be conducted to improve investment planning and improve capital cost projections. This assessment will be used to develop new basic infrastructure requirements designed to minimise exposure and vulnerability to current and projected climate change risks. This commitment is conditional on external financing and technical assistance. | |||||
| Timor-Leste's National Adaptation Plan | 2021 | Identification of Infrastructure Vulnerabilities | x | x | x |
Prevention of construction of roads
| Timor-Leste Strategic Development Plan 2011-2030 | 2011 | New roads will only be built if they serve important economic or social objectives. | x |
Private sector investment/ PPP
| Voluntary National Reviews 2023 - TLS | 2023 | The Public-Private Partnerships framework should be used in vital, job-rich sectors like green and blue economies, connectivity and infrastructure. | x | x | x |
Public transport improvement - General
| National Policy for Climate Change (Government Resolution 8/2022) | 2022 | The policy to mitigate GHG emissions in transport within Timor-Leste is centered around two themes: reducing GHG emissions from the vehicle fleet (personal and public) and promoting the use of public transport in urban areas and between communities. | x | x | |||
| Second National Communication - TLS | 2020 | improvement of efficiency in transportation for reducing mobile GHG emissions through the increasing use of public transport and more efficient vehicle Promote use of public transport by enabling convenient (routes to all areas) and reliable access to bus or micro-bus, constructing appropriate facilities such as proper bus stops, terminals, and establish necessary regulation to control the transportation system. | x |
Public transport safety
| Transport Sector Master Plan | 2018 | review and revise current Decree Law, and introduce complementary legislation, in the areas of: a. right-of-way control and management b. road traffic regulation and management c. public transport regulation and management d. urban planning and development . Improve road safety legislation Enforce regulations for taxi and public transport vehicles - vehicle condition and driver training | x |
Reference to domestic financing mechanisms
| Transport Sector Master Plan | 2018 | The new Road Maintenance Fund will provide funds for the maintenance and rehabilitation of national, district, urban and rural roads. | x | x |
Reporting, transparency, feedback mechanism
| Timor-Leste Updated NDC 2022-2030 | 2022 | Timor-Leste submitted its Second National Communication to the UNFCCC in November 2020. Timor-Leste began its Technology Needs Assessment process in 2020. |
Research in transport sector
| Timor-Leste Updated NDC 2022-2030 | 2022 | Research will be undertaken to improve the understanding of the economics and potential of biofuel production and the use of sustainable biomass as feedstock for bioenergy production in Timor-Leste. | |||||
| Transport Sector Master Plan | 2018 | All agencies require improved capacity in asset management, maintenance programming, project preparation, safeguards, project implementation, regulatory functions, monitoring, financial management, planning, and policy development; Improved capacity across the transport sector through sustained commitment to staff training, institutional reform and upgrading, international support and addition of new trained staff where demand warrants Upgrading of training in asset management, maintenance programming, project preparation, safeguards, project implementation, regulatory functions, monitoring, financial management, planning, and policy development; Skills development and hiring of new staff as needed for the fields of management, planning and budgeting, engineering and technical skills, maintenance and Develop capacity to implement road safety policies, standards, procedures and guidelines In the national context DNTM will become a more effective sea transport regulator by developing its management and operational capacity and adopting a risk-based approach and cost recovery business model. APORTIL will continue to manage and operate the nation's ports and become more effective by developing its management and operational capacity and adopting a business model that balances commercial viability, safety, security, customer service and asset management. | x | x | x | ||
| Timor-Leste Strategic Development Plan 2011-2030 | 2011 | A National Climate Change Centre will be established by 2015 to conduct research and observation on climate change issues, to ensure data on climate change impacts is being collected and to encourage technology innovation to address climate change adaptation and mitigation. |
Resilient transport infrastructure
| Second National Communication - TLS | 2020 | Climate resilient infrastructure, bioengineering | x | x | x |
Road infrastructure expansion
| Timor-Leste's National Adaptation Plan | 2021 | An extensive network of quality and well-maintained roads will connect our communities, promote rural development, industry and tourism and provide access to markets. | x | ||||
| Transport Sector Master Plan | 2018 | Northern Corridor Manatutu to Notabora and Baucau to Viqueque Eastern Link from Laga to Viqueque District road from Maliana to Suai | x | ||||
| Timor-Leste Strategic Development Plan 2011-2030 | 2011 | New roads will only be built if they serve important economic or social objectives. Build the road infrastructure required to support the development of the south coast The Tasi Mane project will have been completed, establishing a dynamic and integrated petroleum industry connected by a highway on the south coast of Timor-Leste | x |
Road infrastructure, signage and furniture improvement
| Transport Sector Master Plan | 2018 | improved highway safety features including markings, signage, geometric design, maintenance and enforcement | x |
Shipping improvement - General
| Transport Sector Master Plan | 2018 | Develop the marine transport system including effective international links as well as linkage among the ports of Timor Leste corporatizing the Port Administration of Timor-Leste with autonomy of decision making and an independent board of directors with performance based compensation for senior staff based on service efficiency targets and profitability of the corporation. Provide for hypothecated revenue; | x |
Shipping port infrastructure improvements
| Timor-Leste's National Adaptation Plan | 2021 | New seaports are a national priority to support our growing economy and meet future industry and freight demands | x | ||||
| Transport Sector Master Plan | 2018 | It is proposed to develop a dedicated ferry terminal with facilities for passengers and goods and two ferry berths at the western end of the port area. APORTIL will continue to undertake maintenance, rehabilitation and improvements within the Dili Port, largely based on the 2014 surveys and recommendations (JICA, 2014). These include repairs to the main wharf and container storage and pavement areas, as well as some rationalization and improvement of the container and warehouse storage to improve the efficiency of port operations. Improvements in security fencing and lighting have also been identified. Tibar Port - primary cargo facilities relocated to Tibar Port Suai Port - port facilities for Supply Base in operation Oecusse Port - the passenger dock will be rehabilitated as a first phase commencing in 2011, followed by the construction of a tide-independent facility and dry cargo berth and rehabilitation of the existing general cargo berth Atauro Port - a port will be built to support cargo, passengers, fisheries and tourism Com Port - the wharf will be upgraded to build a port and a fisheries industry facility Kairabera Port - a small port will be constructed to provide close sea access for Baucau district Manatuto - a jetty will be built with refrigeration facilities to allow the export of fishery and agriculture products East South Coast Port - port facilities will be planned for the eastern part of the south coast around Beaço. | x | ||||
| Timor-Leste Strategic Development Plan 2011-2030 | 2011 | The construction of a port at Tibar is a national priority for the development of our nation. This port will be developed as a multi-purpose port with a capacity of one million tonnes per year and cater for commercial cargo and passenger needs. The centrepiece of this development will be the construction of a new port at Suai. Timor-Leste will embark on a regional ports construction program over the next ten years. Port facilities will be built, repaired or substantially expanded at: Com, where the wharf will be upgraded to build a port and a fisheries industry facility Atauro, where a port will be built to support cargo, passengers, fisheries and tourism Kairabela in Vemasse sub-district, where a small port will be constructed to provide close sea access for Baucau district Oe-Cusse Ambeno, where the passenger dock will be rehabilitated as a first phase commencing in 2011, followed by the construction of a tide-independent facility and dry cargo berth and rehabilitation of the existing general cargo berth Manatuto, where a jetty will be built with refrigeration facilities to allow the export of fishery and agriculture products. In addition, further navy facilities will be built at the Hera seaport, while port facilities will be planned for the eastern part of the south coast around Beaço. | x |
Stakeholder involvement - General
| Transport Sector Master Plan | 2018 | undertaking appropriate consultation with stakeholders is carried out prior to finalizing regulations. broad and effective cooperation between stakeholders with a responsibility or interest in improving road safety outcomes under the leadership of DNSR broad and effective integration and cooperation between stakeholders with a responsibility for urban management and development, so that traffic, transport and development needs are kept in balance and urban congestion is effectively planned and managed |
Taxi - General
| Transport Sector Master Plan | 2018 | Use of a fixed taxi rate protocol and safety features within taxis | x | x |
Technical standards for general transport infrastructure
| Transport Sector Master Plan | 2018 | standards for infrastructure, services and facilities that are focused on the needs of users, including accessibility, affordability and safety |
Technical standards for vehicles
| Transport Sector Master Plan | 2018 | Establish comprehensive vehicle standards | x |
Traffic management
| Transport Sector Master Plan | 2018 | Traffic Capacity – improved traffic management planning and controls | x |
Transport access improvement - General
| Timor-Leste's National Adaptation Plan | 2021 | An extensive network of quality and well-maintained roads will connect our communities, promote rural development, industry and tourism and provide access to markets. | x |
Transport asset management - General
| Timor-Leste Strategic Development Plan 2011-2030 | 2011 | Timor-Leste will undertake substantial and long-term investment in roads to maintain our current road network, including a major program of road rehabilitation, repair and improvement. Rehabilitate all existing roads Dili – Liquiça – Bobonaro Road Project This road project will involve the full rehabilitation and installation of an overlay of 230 km of roads from Dili to the Indonesian border at Mota'Ain, as well as Tibar to Maliana via Gleno and additional roads in the Cova Lima district. The project will also rehabilitate key roads in the western region, providing improved access to services such as education and health. Dili – Aileu – Maubisse – Aituto – Ainaro – Cassa This road project will provide another key north south corridor, opening up access to central Timor-Leste and promoting tourism by providing an improved link to the Maubisse tourist zone. The repair of these roads is also essential to providing access to government services and improving access to education and health. The Suai to Beaço south coast route will be developed to support the growth of the petroleum industry and to open up this coastline to allow economic development and the delivery of social services. | x |
Transport asset management funding strategy
| Timor-Leste's National Adaptation Plan | 2021 | In order to achieve the target of the National Strategic Development Plan (2011-2030) on infrastructure, the Ministry of Public Work, primarily through the National Directorate for Roads, Bridges and Flood Control has formulated its five year investment plan for upgrading, rehabilitation and maintenance of national, urban and municipal roads and bridges. | x |
Transport infrastructure modification to reduce climate risks
| Timor-Leste's National Adaptation Plan | 2021 | Climate-proofed infrastructure development Improve physical infrastructure and natural vegetation methods to prevent landslides in hill sites, roads and river banks that are made vulnerable by climate change | x | x | x | ||
| National Adaptation Programme of Action | 2010 | Improve physical infrastructure/civil engineering and natural vegetation methods to prevent landslides in hill sites, roads and river banks. | x | x | x |
Transport institutional reform
| Transport Sector Master Plan | 2018 | Develop the marine transport system including effective international links as well as linkage among the ports of Timor Leste corporatizing the Port Administration of Timor-Leste with autonomy of decision making and an independent board of directors with performance based compensation for senior staff based on service efficiency targets and profitability of the corporation. Provide for hypothecated revenue; Within the transport sector, one of the most important institutional development objectives is the conversion of the current DNTT – the Directorate of Land Transport from MDRI into an autonomous and self financing Land Transport Authority (LTA). To ensure that the transport sector makes the expected contributions to national integration and development envisaged in the SDP, MDRI will establish a National Transport Project Planning Unit (TPPU) to guide, direct and support the implementation of the Plan. | x | x | |||
| Timor-Leste Strategic Development Plan 2011-2030 | 2011 | As part of the modernisation of the airport, the management of the airport will be transferred to an airport authority which will focus on commercial aspects of the airport to maintain operational capacity and investment financing over the longer term. A well trained and professional Traffic and Road Safety Unit will ensure that our roads are safe and that road laws are obeyed | x |
Transport international conventions - General
| Transport Sector Master Plan | 2018 | A national law for Air Transport to bring into effect the ICAO conventions to which TL will accede and including local legal requirements for airports, air operations and aircraft A national law for Marine Transport to bring into effect the IMO conventions to which TL will accede and including local legal requirements for ports | x | x |
Vehicle efficiency standards
| National Policy for Climate Change (Government Resolution 8/2022) | 2022 | The policy to mitigate GHG emissions in Timor-Leste's energy sector is centered around two themes: the development and use of renewable energy technologies, and the development of energy efficiency measures for building and industrial use and vehicles. The policy to reduce emissions from the vehicle fleet comprises efforts to establish vehicle emissions regulations and to promote and implement legislation | x | ||||
| Second National Communication - TLS | 2020 | improvement of efficiency in transportation for reducing mobile GHG emissions through the increasing use of public transport and more efficient vehicle | x |
Vehicle inspection and maintenance
| Transport Sector Master Plan | 2018 | establishing regimen for inspection, licensing, monitoring operation and enforcement of regulations covering vehicles, vessels and aircraft, and education, testing, licensing, and enforcement of their operations; Establish requirements for vehicle fitness | x | ||||
| The Highway Code | 2003 | 1 – Motor vehicles and the trailers thereof are subject to inspection, for the purposes of; b) Being granted a registration number; c) Changing manufacturing or functional features; d) Verifying their features and roadworthiness on a regular basis. | x |
Vehicle manufacturing
| Timor-Leste Strategic Development Plan 2011-2030 | 2011 | Shipbuilding and repair facilities | x |
Vehicle restrictions (import, age, access, sale, taxation)
| Timor-Leste Updated NDC 2022-2030 | 2022 | Decree-Law (No. 30/2011) prohibits the import of light passenger and mixed vehicles that are more than 5 years old (from the date of their original manufacture to the date of import) with exceptions in place for particular circumstances and vehicles. Timor-Leste will continue to use these standards to control vehicle imports and revise them as required to suit national policies and priorities. | x | ||||
| Second National Communication - TLS | 2020 | Continue to promote and implement the current Decree Law (No. 30/2011) on used vehicles which are imported into Timor Leste to be less than 5 years of factory production. | x | ||||
| Intended Nationally Determined Contributions - TLS | 2017 | Continue to promote and implement the current Decree Law (No.30/2011) on used vehicles which are imported into Timor-Leste to be less than 5 years of factory production. | x | ||||
| Decree-Law No. 30/2011 of 2011 on Conditions and Procedures to be Observed in Relation to the Import of Motor Vehicles | 2011 | Without prejudice to the exceptions drawn up in the following article, it shall be forbidden to import mixed and light passenger vehicles of over five years old, as of date of manufacture. | x |
Vehicle roadworthiness laws and regulations
| The Highway Code | 2003 | 1 – Motor vehicles and the trailers thereof are subject to inspection, for the purposes of; b) Being granted a registration number; c) Changing manufacturing or functional features; d) Verifying their features and roadworthiness on a regular basis. | x |
Vehicle scrappage scheme
| Second National Communication - TLS | 2020 | replacing of old cars with the new one for taxis through incentives | x |
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