Low-Carbon Urban Mobility for Large Cities

Project Summary

The project’s main objective is the development and implementation of sustainable mobility planning knowledge and tools aimed at the inclusion of climate change considerations in urban transportation projects in major cities, in order to contribute towards the achievement of Brazil’s voluntary commitment of a reduction in GHG emissions between 36.1% and 38.9% by 2020. Specifically, the project will support the development of sustainable transport design and GHG emissions assessment tools, the implementation of pilot projects, and training and dissemination activities targeting major Brazilian cities.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
4949
Project Type
Full-size Project
Status
Project Approved
Country
Brazil
Region
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund
Implementing Agencies
Inter-American Development Bank
Executing Agencies
Ministry of Cities, brazil
GEF Period:
GEF - 5
Approval Fiscal Year:
2013

Financials

Project Preparation Grant Amount
100,000 USD
GEF Project Grant
6,000,000 USD
Co-financing Total
144,581,638 USD
GEF Agency Fees
600,000 USD
Total Cost 150,681,638.00 USD

Project Timeline

Received by GEF
05 Apr 2012
Preparation Grant Approved
03 Oct 2012
Concept Approved
01 Nov 2012
Project Approved for Implementation
03 Aug 2014
Project closed