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1. www.facebook.com › UNHABITAT › posts#ClimateSmartCitiesChallenge | Applications to the - Facebook

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   Applications to the #ClimateSmartCitiesChallenge are now open! Bogotá is one of four cities looking for solutions to reduce carbon emissions. Bogotá...

2. education.cfr.org › learn › learning-journeyHow to Lower Transportation-Sector Emissions - education.cfr.org

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   For example, Nigeria’s transport sector accounts for just 10 percent of the country’s emissions. To meet the current global goals, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) estimates [PDF] transportation-related emissions will have to fall by 59 percent by 2050, relative to 2020 levels. That is especially the case in wealthy ...

3. wwf.panda.org › wwf_newsColombia pledges to reduce its GHG emissions by 51% by 2030

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   Dec 4, 2020 · (4 December 2020) - Last week, the Colombian Government announced that it will reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 51% by 2030 compared to the projected baseline, setting off the promise of accelerated sustainable and resilient development.

4. www.weforum.org › agenda › 2020Tackling air pollution in one of the world’s most congested ...

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   Aug 27, 2020 · 1. Electrifying the mass transport system. City policy-makers plan to switch from buses that run on fossil fuels to electric-powered vehicles that can move people around the city without generating harmful emissions.

5. www.csmonitor.com › Environment › 2021To cut carbon emissions, Bogotá turns to residents for ...

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   Jun 3, 2021 · To combat climate change, Bogotá aims to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by at least 15% by 2024, from 2020 levels, and by half by 2030, with the aim of becoming carbon-neutral by 2050.

6. www.cleanairfund.org › news-item › bogota-breathe-citiesThe city of Bogotá joins Breathe Cities initiative to tackle ...

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   Sep 23, 2024 · Today, during New York Climate Week, the city of Bogotá announced its new partnership with the Breathe Cities initiative in a significant move to reduce air pollution, cut carbon emissions, and improve public health in Colombia’s most populated city.

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   Could enforcing pollution controls reduce traffic on Bogota's heavily congested streets?

   • As well as curbing emissions, enforcing pollution controls on vehicles in this way could help reduce the volume of traffic on Bogotá ’s heavily congested streets. Although heavy transport is difficult to electrify, the city aims to incentivize truck operators to move away from diesel vehicles to those that run on cleaner fuels.

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   How will Bogota's air management plan help reduce traffic?

   • The city’s air management plan includes imposing restrictions on trucks entering the city, which will have to comply with strict emissions standards, says López. As well as curbing emissions, enforcing pollution controls on vehicles in this way could help reduce the volume of traffic on Bogotá ’s heavily congested streets.

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   Does Bogota need a permanent fix for air pollution?

   • Bogotá is usually one of the world’s most congested cities, but during lockdown, pollution dropped dramatically. Now it’s looking for a permanent fix, announcing plans to reduce traffic and cut air pollution by 10% within four years. When coronavirus restrictions were in place, overall air pollution fell by 80%.

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   How will Bogota improve air quality?

   • New air quality monitoring stations will be added to the Bogotá Air Quality Monitoring Network. In southwestern areas of the city, where fine particulate matter pollution is most concentrated, the administration wants to work with other stakeholders to reduce particulate pollution by 18%, the Secretary of Environment announced.

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   Is Transport responsible for 70% of Bogota's air pollution?

   • Transport is responsible for 70% of Bogotá’s total air pollution, Mayor Claudia López said, speaking at the WWF webinar Clear Skies to Clean Air. Here are five measures it’s taking to bring that figure down: 1. Electrifying the mass transport system

   Tackling air pollution in one of the world’s most congested cities

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   Why is Bogota a congested city?

   • Bogotá is usually one of the world’s most congested cities. Bogotá experienced an 80% drop in atmospheric pollution during lockdown. So the Colombian capital is taking measures to improve its air quality. Cycling, walking and electric transport are set to increase. While diesel trucks and heavy emitting traffic will face restrictions.

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8. www.unep.org › news-and-stories › story10 ways you can help fight the climate crisis - UNEP

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   1. Spread the word. Encourage your friends, family and co-workers to reduce their carbon pollution. Join a global movement like Count Us In, which aims to inspire 1 billion people to take practical steps and challenge their leaders to act more boldly on climate.