Cities in Europe increasingly face problems caused by transport and traffic. At the same time, urban mobility is vital for European cities and is a major contributor to economic growth, jobs and competitiveness. The question of how to enhance mobility while at the same time reducing congestion, accidents and pollution is a common challenge to all major cities.For decades the European Commission ha...

It is presented and contrasted through a framing analysis how selected environmentalNGOs and the German Automotive Industry Association (VDA) engaged in the national German debate on urban air quality governance during the height of the emission scandal between 2015 and mid-2019. For this, frames of communication applied to communicate organizational priorities and conceptualizations of air qualit...

This appendix provides an overview of the implementation of vehicle emissions standards in other jurisdictions, including the approaches other countries have taken to each of the key design issues for standards. Understanding how standards have been implemented elsewhere provides a useful input into standard design for Australia.The analysis covers countries that represent the majority of the glob...

Safer and Cleaner Used Vehicles for Africa is a project led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and funded by the UN Road Safety Fund (UNRSF) aiming to improve the quality of used vehicles reaching the continent. CITA, the International Motor Vehicle Inspection Committee, participates in the activity by providing its experience and knowledge on whole-life vehicle compliance in gener...

Recommendation No. 18 establishes a structured framework for the training, qualification, examination, and certification of vehicle inspectors. It requires inspection organizations to implement documented training programs aligned with national legislation, corporate quality objectives, and international standards such as ISO/IEC 17020 and Directive 2014/45/EU.The recommendation defines minimum ed...

Air quality problems in Asian cities are increasingly caused or exacerbated by emissions from the growing number of motor vehicles. Appropriate vehicle emissions standards for new and in-use vehicles and a well-designed and operated inspection and maintenance (I/M) program are important elements of an overall strategy to reduce vehicle emissions and air pollution.As part of its Regional Technical ...

This Solutions Book, A Breath of Change, sets out a practical roadmap for achieving the region’s shared, intermediate target of reducing annual average PM2.5 concentrations below 35 µg/m³ by 2035 (“35 by 35”), while laying the foundation for progressively cleaner air. Building on the diagnostics and country experiences synthesized in Striving for Clean Air (2023), the solutions book moves from why...

Air pollution across the Indo-Gangetic Plains and Himalayan Foothills (IGP-HF) has reached critical levels, threatening health and productivity for nearly one billion people. The impacts are severe: cardiovascular and respiratory diseases have become leading causes of illness and death, average life expectancy in the IGP-HF region is shortened by more than three years, and around one million peopl...

This document summarizes current knowledge on the links between solid waste and human health, focusing on municipal solid waste. It covers definitions of waste types, management practices and trends, and examines associated hazards, exposure pathways, and affected populations. The document reviews available epidemiological evidence and highlights research gaps. It underscores the need for sustaina...