World Forum for the Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations | Session 190 | 19-22 Jun 2023
Geneva
Agenda Item 8.5.
Climate change adaptation strategy

150. The Secretary of ITC presented WP.29-190-11, informing WP.29 on the development of the ITC Strategy on reducing greenhouse gas emissions in inland transport. The Working Party noted with satisfaction the decisions of the Inland Transport Committee on climate change and confirmed its support for the development of an ambitious ITC strategy on the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in inland transport until 2050, with priority actions for the ITC and its subsidiary bodies, and supported by a strong action plan with milestones.

151. The representative of OICA informed WP.29 about their position paper on carbon neutrality by 2050. He stated that it constituted a comprehensive framework of specific policy recommendations, including the adoption of a technology neutral approach to achieve decarbonization and to provide technology solutions that match the specific economic, cultural and geopolitical policies. He stressed that efforts were needed from the entire road transport ecosystem. The representatives of France and IMMA supported the statements made by OICA.

152. IMMA stated that the motorcycle industry was committed towards carbon neutrality through a multi-path approach. He emphasized the importance of affordability and he pointed out that PTWs had specificities and benefits that should be carefully considered in the strategies.

153. The representative of France asked for clarification on WP.29 190-11 on the request for translating the ambitions. The Secretary of ITC clarified that ITC expected an ambitious action plan, including milestones.

154. The representatives of the European Union, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the United States of America, and IRU expressed their support.

155. The representatives of Canada agreed that it was a very ambitious priority with respect to environment. She stated that Canada would check compliance with national rules and was looking forward to the future work. It would be important for innovation technology to remain safe for their usage on roads.

156. WP.29 agreed that GRPE would coordinate and gather input received from all GRs.

Documentation
WP.29-190-11 Development of the ITC Strategy on reducing greenhouse gas emissions in inland transport