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

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Odiyo, John Ogony.
Other Authors: Bikam, Peter Bitta., Chakwizira, James.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing AG, 2021.
Edition:1st ed.
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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.

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