BACKGROUND
The transport sector accounts for a quarter of energy-related CO₂ emissions, with a growing trend, faster than in other sectors. A global transformation of transport is crucial to limiting global warming to 1.5°C.
The project aims to encourage national governments to commit more strongly to decarbonizing the transport sector through international partnerships.Specifically, support is provided to Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, and Rwanda. The target groups are decision-makers in the transport sector, and international exchange platforms such as the Transport and Climate Change Week promote shared learning and raise awareness for climate-friendly mobility. The Transport Transformation Tracker, an AI-powered online tool, provides insights into global reform progress.
TASKS
Arepo is responsible for the overall project management. The goal of the Mid-Term Evaluation (MTE) is to ensure accountability, foster learning, and support management. This includes assessing progress, providing insights for future projects, and offering adaptive management recommendations for the current project. A field visit to Rwanda will be conducted to evaluate the project’s trajectory, and during Transport Week 2025, interviews and consultations will serve as the primary methods of data collection.
Key Messages
The mid-term evaluation of Mobilize Net Zero shows that ambitious decarbonization strategies in the transport sector are a key lever for effective climate action. The project makes an important contribution by supporting governments across several countries in developing data-driven, strategically aligned, and politically relevant measures for the transport transition. The evaluation highlights that long-term impact emerges when technical tools such as the NDC Transport Tracker are combined with targeted stakeholder engagement, local contextual knowledge, and practical implementation experience. Likewise, clear priorities, continuous learning, and close coordination between implementing partners, policymakers, and local actors are essential to maximize the contribution to sustainable, low-carbon mobility.