Mobility transition

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Jacob Rohm

Senior Policy Advisor – Climate-neutral Mobility, Co-ordinator – Transport

Dr. Anja Carolin Gebel

Policy Advisor – Development Banks and Climate

Dr. Manfred Treber

Special Advisor - Climate Science and Transport

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Report | 21.11.2024

European business travellers call for German rail investments

The German government must enable the expansion, modernisation, and renovation of Gemany's rail network with a strong budget in 2025. Read our open letter to Members of Parliament, signed by Germanwatch and influential industry voices, including SAP and IKEA retailer Ingka.

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Mobility transition International climate co-operation Factsheet | 4. October 2024

Harnessing Aviation for Mitigation, Adaptation, and Equity

This factsheet explores the role of aviation in climate action, highlighting both the gaps and opportunities in how flights are taxed and regulated. By examining current policies and proposing targeted reforms it reveals how strategic changes could advance environmental accountability, fund sustainable fuels, and foster climate equity. Discover how these solutions could propel Germany and the EU toward more sustainable skies.

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Mobility transition | 14. May 2024

Broad rail alliance calls for a new start for rail in Europe

The declaration calls on the EU to make rail a focus of its legislation and investment decisions. The aim is to massively increase the attractiveness and capacity of rail transport throughout the EU. The EU needs a consistent modal shift to climate-friendly rail transport by 2030, underpinned by concrete targets and additional implementation instruments.

Cover: Open letter to EU transport ministers before Council June 2021

Mobility transition EU climate policy and carbon pricing Open letter | 10. May 2021

Open letter to EU transport ministers before Council June 2021

Germanwatch together with 35 European environmental NGOs ask EU transport ministers to shift international passenger rail trips to rail. In an open letter, published on 10 May 2021, the NGOs request ministers to take five measures at the June 2021 Transport Council, which are mentioned in the open letter.

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