Green Economy in the Transport Sector : : A Case Study of Limpopo Province, South Africa.

• Author: Odiyo, John Ogony.
• TeilnehmendeR: Bikam, Peter Bitta.; Chakwizira, James.
• Place / Publishing House: Cham : : Springer International Publishing AG,, 2021.; ©2022.
• Year of Publication: 2021
• Edition: 1st ed.
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (138 pages)

Table of Contents

Intro -- Preface I -- Preface II -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- Editors and Contributors -- Abbreviations -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Vision -- 1.2 Strategic Objectives -- 1.3 The Approach to the Policy Recommendations -- 1.4 Case Study -- Reference -- 2 Environment, Climate Change and the Green Economy -- 2.1 Science of Climate Change -- 2.1.1 Sources of Greenhouse Gases -- 2.2 Impacts of Climate Change in South Africa -- 2.3 Climate Change and Its Impacts on the Transport Sector -- 2.4 Strategies to Reduce GHG Emissions in the Transport Sector -- 2.5 Discussion -- References -- 3 Transport Modes and the Green Economy -- 3.1 Background -- 3.1.1 Transition to Green Transport -- 3.1.2 The Concept of Green Transport and Its Contribution to Green Economy -- 3.1.3 Legislative and Policy Instruments -- 3.2 Study Aim and Specific Objectives -- 3.3 Research Methodology -- 3.3.1 Study Location -- 3.3.2 Research Design -- 3.3.3 Sampling Approach -- 3.3.4 Data Collection and Analysis -- 3.4 Results and Discussion -- 3.4.1 General Modal Spilt -- 3.4.2 Factors Influencing Modal Choice -- 3.4.3 Utilisation of Eco-Friendly Transport Modes -- 3.4.4 General Public Interest Toward Green Transport Modes -- 3.4.5 Enhancement Initiatives, Green Technology Development and Challenges -- 3.5 Summary of the Major Findings -- 3.6 Policy Recommendation for Sustainable Implementation of Green Transport -- 3.7 Conclusion -- References -- 4 Technology Innovations in Green Transport -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Literature Review -- 4.3 Methodology -- 4.4 Discussions -- 4.5 Challenges to Technology Innovation in Green Transport in Limpopo Province -- 4.6 Conclusions -- References -- 5 Vehicle Management and Emission Control and Maintenance -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Literature Review -- 5.3 Methodology.

5.4 Limpopo Province Field Survey Results Discussions -- 5.4.1 Difficulty in Measuring Vehicle Emission Variations -- 5.4.2 The Effect of Vehicle Material Technology on Emission Control -- 5.4.3 The Effect of Vehicle Manufacturing Model on Emission Control -- 5.4.4 The Effect of Vehicle Maintenance Culture on Emission Control -- 5.4.5 The Effect of Misuse and Malfunctioning of Vehicles on Emission Control -- 5.4.6 The Effect of Driving and Fuel Delivery Engine Load on Emission Control -- 5.4.7 Vehicle Humidity, Catalyst and Ambient Temperatures and Emission Control -- 5.4.8 Quality of Fuel Used in the Vehicle -- 5.4.9 Inspection of Vehicles in Limpopo Province -- 5.5 Recommendations -- 5.6 Conclusions -- References -- 6 Skills and Knowledge Transfer for Transitioning into the Green Economy -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Methodology -- 6.3 Results and Discussions -- 6.3.1 Green Jobs and Skills Needs for the Green Economy in Transport Sector -- 6.3.2 Ranking of Preferred Careers and Institutions for Transition to Green Economy in the Transport Sector -- 6.3.3 Challenges that Could Hinder Transition to Green Economy in Transport Sector and Suggested Policy Recommendations -- 6.4 Conclusions -- References -- 7 Regulatory Frameworks, Policies, Norms and Standards -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Literature Review -- 7.3 Research Methodology -- 7.3.1 Questionnaire Survey -- 7.3.2 Stakeholder Mapping and Consultation -- 7.3.3 Secondary Data Analysis -- 7.3.4 Analytical Framework -- 7.4 Discussion of Research Findings and Results -- 7.4.1 Status Quo of South Africa's Transport Policy and Legislative Framework with Respect to Green Transport -- 7.4.2 Green Transport Strategy -- 7.4.3 The Intersection of the Transport Policy and Legislative Framework with Energy Dimensions.

7.4.4 South Africa's Transport Policy and Legislative Framework Implications for Green Transport Innovation and Technologies -- 7.4.5 Norms and Standards in the Transport Sector of South Africa -- 7.4.6 Green Economy and Transport Initiatives in South Africa -- 7.4.7 Sustainable and Safe Transport Policies and Programmes in Limpopo Province, South Africa -- 7.5 Transport, Policy, Norms and Standards in Limpopo Province: Case Study Findings -- 7.5.1 Lack or Absence of a Provincial Green Transport Policy -- 7.5.2 Lack of or Absence or Inadequate Green Transport Budgeting and Accounting -- 7.5.3 Inadequate Research and Innovation Think-Tank on Green Transport in Limpopo Province -- 7.5.4 Existing Spatial Patterns of Settlements in Limpopo Province Present Green Transport Implementation Challenges and Opportunities -- 7.5.5 Existence of a Conducive National Transport Policy, Regulations, Norms and Standards to Act as Platforms for Implementing Provincial Customized Green Transport Solutions -- 7.5.6 Lack or Absence or Inadequate Coverage of Green Transport Qualifications or Programme Offering in Limpopo Province -- 7.5.7 Lack of a One Transport Governance Approach in (Re)solving Issues -- 7.5.8 Overcoming Constraints to Implementing Green Transport in Limpopo Province -- 7.5.9 Synthesis of Green Transport in Limpopo Province -- 7.6 Chapter Recommendations -- 7.7 Conclusions -- References -- 8 Conclusion -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Synthesis -- 8.3 Research and Policy Directions -- 8.4 Future Thoughts -- References.