The working group Green Transition of the Transport Sector is a cross-sectoral effort aiming to contribute to the green transition of the Nordic transport sector. This aim is in connection to energy policy, such as electrification, power-2-X, use of biofuel, and other green propellants on land, at sea and in the air, as well as smarter planning for mobility and logistics.
Background
In 2020, the Ministers of Co-operation (MR-SAM) initiated a Nordic cross-sectoral collaboration on the green transition of the transport sector. This collaboration was structured around a steering group that gathered, evaluated, and recommended projects for funding to the Council of Ministers for Energy Policy (MR-E).
Members of the steering group represented councils and committees from different sectors, including energy, environment and climate, industry, and regional policy, as well as fisheries, aquaculture, agriculture, food, and forestry (FJLS). Nordic Energy Research provided secretarial support for the steering group, and three observing institutions took part in the steering group: Nordic Innovation, Nordregio, and Nordic Energy Research.
Showcasing the way forward on land, at sea, and in the air
To mark four years of strong cross-sectoral green transport cooperation, the Nordic Green Transport Forum was held on 7 May 2024. At the forum, experts on green transport and mobility gathered to share innovative results and solutions to showcase the paths forward for achieving sustainable transport in the Nordic region.
Based on the Nordic Green Transport Forum, six recommendations were formulated. These highlight six areas of priority for future Nordic cross-sectoral collaboration for a green transition of the transport sector and include:
- Support Nordic research and industry cooperation
- Expand energy infrastructures and supply chains
- Discover solutions for heavy-duty transport at sea and in the air
- Develop Nordic green transport zones and corridors
- Integrate the social aspect
- Strengthen the cooperation across planning levels
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