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
Country
Brazil
Implementing Agencies
Inter-American Development Bank
Approval FY
2014
Status
Completed
Region
Latin America and Caribbean
Executing Agencies
Ministry of Cities, brazil
GEF Period
GEF - 5
Project Type
Full-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
144,581,638
GEF Project Grant
6,000,000
GEF Agency Fees
600,000

Timeline

Received by GEF
05 Apr 2012
Concept Approved
01 Nov 2012
Project Approved for Implementation
03 Aug 2014
Project Closed
10 May 2022