Momentum Builds for Improved Vehicle Fuel Economy in Southeast Asia

19 July 2017
Momentum Builds for Improved Vehicle Fuel Economy in Southeast Asia

The ASEAN region took a step towards more fuel-efficient transport during a productive 2nd Forum of the ASEAN Fuel Economy Platform, held on 28 March in Bangkok. The event brought together nearly 50 experts from all 10 ASEAN countries, the ASEAN Secretariat, universities, NGOs, and international organisations. The Fuel Economy Platform aims at supporting the drafting of a regional roadmap on fuel economy, focusing especially on the light duty vehicle fleet.

The experts discussed how ASEAN countries could become global leaders on fuel economy if suitable policies are introduced and enhanced at the national and regional levels. The forum also reviewed inputs for a draft vision as well as goals and milestones for the roadmap; identified knowledge gaps and barriers; and strategised on enhancing coordination within and across governments, the private sector, and civil society.

The forum launched a week of activities culminating in the 2nd meeting of the ASEAN Expert Group on Sustainable Land Transport (EGSLT). The EGSLT leads implementation of sustainable transport activities under ASEAN’s Kuala Lumpur Transport Strategic Plan 2016—2025.

Contact: Friedel Sehlleier at friedel.sehlleier@giz.de

Energy Efficiency and Climate Change Mitigation in the Land Transport Sector in the ASEAN Region project (in short: Transport and Climate Change, or TCC) is implemented by GIZ and the ASEAN Secretariat and is funded by the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

Learn more about the project here.