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.