Getting on Track: Finding a Path for Transportation in the CDM

Abstract

This paper discusses the transportation sector clean development mechanism in Chile. The report starts with a background summary of climate and transportation, and next provides an overview of the clean development mechanism and the state of the carbon market. Chapter 3 presents a summary of the transportation sector in Santiago, Chile. Chapter 4 gives brief summaries of findings of three case studies. The switch from diesel to hybrid diesel-electric buses is discussed; a bicycle initiative is examined; and patterns of urban development are explored. Chapter 5 describes the major challenges associated with transportation sector clean development mechanism, and Chapter 6 presents recommendations based on the Santiago case studies.