Report

ASEAN-US Workshop: Integrated Approaches to Scaling Up Electric Mobility Summary Report

This summary report provides an overview of a 3.5 day workshop that took place from September 19-22, 2024, which convened 162 participants from ministries of energy, transport, and environment, as well as power sector regulators and utilities from eight ASEAN countries. The report provides brief country-by-country developments related to electric… Read More

Steps to Sustainability: The Impacts of New Footpaths in Chennai

This study presents evidence that improved footpaths are a highly cost-effective means to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, improve public health, save money for residents, and improve public safety in cities in lower- and middle-income countries. The report also presents an impact evaluation methodology that could be replicated by transport planners… Read More

Future of Public Transport

This report is intended for planners and decision makers to understand the role of public transport as the key enabler of access in cities. With the urgency to mitigate impacts of climate change, and growing inequity of cities, this paper highlights takeaways stemming from discussions with researchers and practitioners, on… Read More

Save Our Seas Initiative Annual Report 2023-2024

In the second year of the Save Our Seas Initiative, USAID accelerated the creation of new country partnerships and programs to fight ocean plastics. USAID’s focus is on setting up and maintaining long-term relationships with country governments who are central partners in solving this global problem. USAID also focuses on joining forces with other actors, namely the private sector, to expand the effectiveness and reach of limited public sector resources. Read More

Climate-Related Migration: Challenges and Opportunities in Urban Destinations

Climate-related migration is increasing the scale and, in some cases, changing the patterns of migration. In addition to the need for supporting adaptation in sending communities, there is an imperative to better prepare for and support migrants in urban destinations. Read More

Green Cities Overview

The Green Cities vision is to create healthier and more livable cities for all people, driven by an inclusive, climate-resilient, and circular economy that respects the planet’s boundaries. Read More

The Opportunity of Low Emission Zones: A Taming Traffic Deep Dive Report

This report can help practitioners understand the components for creating successful low emission zones. Low emission zones are a useful tool that may be utilized by cities in order to decrease vehicle pollution while reducing demand for driving and incentivizing public and active transportation. But there are certain criteria that… Read More

Breaking the Code: Off-Street Parking Reform Lessons Learned

This report is useful for land use planners, legislators and city officials who want to know more about how to reform off-street parking and land use regulation in order to reduce unnecessary supply and improve street activity. Bringing the parking supply closer to demand allows cities to more efficiently utilize… Read More

Save Our Seas Initiative Annual Report 2022-2023

Ocean plastic pollution has reached crisis levels: every minute an entire garbage truck’s worth of plastic enters the world’s oceans—amounting to an alarming 11 million metric tons per year. In response to these mounting challenges, USAID launched the Save Our Seas Initiative—a global effort to combat ocean plastic pollution. Read More

Low and Middle Income Countries Urban Air Pollution Solutions

Potential policy-relevant solutions to control air pollution and improve health in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Read More