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

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