[sustran] GTZ Sourcebook Module 5F: Adapting Urban Transport to Climate Change Launched at Copenhagen

[SUTP Team]

Many transport decision-makers in developing countries are already 
confronted with extreme weather events, such as flooding, subsidence and 
storms, all of which are expected to increase with climate change. In 
the worst case, transportation systems may not be able to recover 
between such events, resulting in exponential damages.

Hence, building a climate-resilient urban transport system is vital to:

- Safeguard transport infrastructure and its embedded value;

- Ensure reliable mobility and economic vitality/development; and

- Guarantee the health and safety of urban residents.

This module of the GTZ Sourcebook for Decision-Makers in Developing 
Cities is intended to raise awareness and describes the expected impacts 
of climate change on urban passenger transport as well as possible 
adaptation measures. It has been launched during a Side Event of GTZ and 
IDB at the climate conference (COP 15) in Copenhagen on Friday 11, 2009 
(see: www.transport2012.org).

More information and download available from 
http://www.sutp.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1801&Itemid=1&lang=uk