Year: 2012
Type: book
Abstract: Societies are seeking a better balance between human well-being, the quality of the environment and economic profit.Sustainable mobility is a major challenge in moving towards a more sustainable society.Overall emissions in the European Union have been declining since 1990.However, emissions caused by the transport of people and goods continue to rise steadily, making the transport sector a prime source of greenhouse gases in the EU.The share of transport in total European emissions is expected to increase from 20% today to 50% in 2050.It is imperative to reduce emissions, as stated in the 'Roadmap for Moving to a Competitive Low-Carbon Economy in 2050'.This goal must be accomplished without restricting our freedom of movement which remains of prime importance to society as a whole.Herein lies one definition of sustainable mobility: the current freedom of movement with the lowest possible carbon emissions.Through this book and the EEAC/RLI 1 conference in October 2012, we wish to provide a selection of state-of-the art knowledge about sustainable mobility.That knowledge will be drawn from many disciplines, notably social sciences, economics, engineering, and (urban) planning.We devote particular attention to behavioural aspects, considering both consumers and companies.The book describes selected mobility-related trends and specific European issues, and examines how governments have responded to date.It also includes a discussion of proposals for action to enable national governments to facilitate societal initiatives and encourage sustainable mobility.The authors were invited to write essayistic on the matter to enhance discussion and bring up new ideas.Achieving sustainable mobility is a complex task that must be pursued by means of a complex system comprising many different actors and policy domains.It calls for a fully integrated approach in which all challenges are interlinked.This book will allow readers to sample knowledge from several relevant disciplines.1 The Councils for the Environment and Infrastructure (RLI) advise the Dutch government and Parliament on strategic issues that are concerned with our overall living and working environment.The formal councils offer solicited and unsolicited advice on long-term issues of strategic importance to the Netherlands in an international context.EEAC stands for the network of European Environmental and Sustainable Development Advisory Councils.In European countries, Advisory Councils.
Author: G.P. van Wee
Language: English
Subfield: Transportation
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W152159044