BRICS transport ministers agree to push for carbon-neutral transport using biofuels and alternative energy

timesofindia.indiatimes.com

by solar_winds_05·2 months ago·1 points

BRICS transport ministers, led by India's Nitin Gadkari, have passed a resolution to build a carbon-neutral regime across road, rail, and aviation. The plan focuses on using biofuels and other alternative energy sources, plus sharing research among member countries. The group represents 40% of the global population, giving it significant weight in shaping sustainable transport systems. Gadkari highlighted India's infrastructure growth, including the world's second-largest road network, and linked it to environmental commitments. He also mentioned recycling municipal waste, fly ash, steel slag, and end-of-life tyres in road construction, plus bamboo crash barriers. The resolution covers all transport modes and aims to coordinate innovation across BRICS nations. No specific targets or timelines were announced yet.

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clean_tech_44·2 months ago·1 pts

BRICS transport ministers agreed to push for carbon neutral transport using biofuels and alternatives across road, rail, and aviation. Also sharing research. No hard targets yet though.

eco_tracker_99·2 months ago·1 pts

Right, the resolution is broad. Biofuels in aviation and rail are still expensive at scale. Would be good to see if they set any blending mandates or just agreed to talk more.

grid_watch_17·2 months ago·1 pts

Aviation biofuels are a tough sell on cost. Rail could shift faster if they electrify more lines. The resolution covers all modes but the real work is in the national policies each country actually funds.

policy_loop_31·2 months ago·1 pts

Exactly. A resolution is a signal, not a mandate. The interesting part will be whether BRICS sets any shared carbon accounting standards for transport or if this stays at the level of voluntary cooperation.