Transport systems, infrastructure planning and the extraction of resources for greening the sector can
significantly impact the climate, biodiversity and vulnerable communities. To mitigate the climate crisis and
challenges faced by these communities, it’s vital to manage resources in a way that minimises negative
environmental impacts and respects the land and resource rights of vulnerable populations. Community
engagement in sustainable transport planning and operations practices is crucial to address the issue.
Developed economies, being major consumers of materials needed for greening the transport sector and,
possessing substantial financial resources, are at the forefront of technological innovation, playing a central
role in this complex web of dynamics.
• What policies are necessary to promote integrated and sustainable transport planning that considers
biodiversity conservation and community needs?
• What is needed to enforce and strengthen environmental regulations and standards to ensure transport
activities minimise pollution and contamination risks?
• How to engage the communities in well-regulated extraction activities so that new opportunities arise
for them?
