The 2023 data on domestic transport CO2 emissions in Asia and the Pacific region presents a stark reality for COP29 discussions. With emissions reaching an unprecedented 2.8 Gt CO2, a worrying 6.6% increase or 174 Mt CO2 compared to 2022, the region's transport sector now emits as much as Europe and Northern America combined. This alarming trend underscores the urgent need for decisive action to decarbonize transport in the Asia-Pacific region.
The Asia-Pacific transport sector plays a crucial role in global greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for 40% of global domestic transport sector carbon emissions. Since the implementation of the Paris Agreement, the region has seen annual growth twice as intensive as the worldwide average, contributing to roughly 83% of the global rise in transport fossil CO2 emissions. This significant contribution underscores the urgent need for action to curb emissions in the Asia-Pacific region.
Domestic Transport CO2 Emissions, 2000-2023, Million Tonnes of CO2 Emissions
Source: (European Commission. Joint Research Centre & IEA., 2024)
Find out more about the associated report here:
Transport Decarbonisation in Asia: A Glass Half-Full or Half-Empty? A Primer for COP-29
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