Resilient road systems

This Technology Transfer Advances Bhutan's

• Nationally Determined Contribution to promote a low carbon transport system by use of appropriate intelligent transport systems and improved mass transit. 

Context

This technical assistance advances

• Bhutan's Nationally Determined Contribution and its strategy for promotion of low carbon transport systems. 
• Transport development and management goals of the Department of Transport as envisaged in the Bhutan Transport 2040: Integrated Strategic Vision and the 11th Five Year Plan of the Department.
• Sustainable Development Goals:
  • 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure 
  • 11: Sustainable cities and communities

There is a distinct need for decision makers to be able to understand the risks that climate and environmental changes bring such that they can make informed choices about development and socio-economic security.

This webinar addresses the climate change and development challenges of urban transportation and how the transportation sector can contribute to mitigation objectives.

Idom is an international multidisciplinary firm working with independent professional services in the fields of engineering, consulting and architecture with over 3,000 professionals, located in 40 permanent offices distributed in over 28 countries. Idom's capabilities include engineering and consultancy services from concept design to decommission in climate relevant fields such as renewable and alternative energy, water and waste. The team of Idom aims at carbon accounting related projects and climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies. 

Effective climate adaptation actions and policy often require integrated data analysis from sources that are disparate or non-existent.

The modal split for freight transport varies greatly by region, and is largely determined by geographical and economic factors. However there is a common trend towards more use of road transport, at the expense of rail and water transport. The latter modes have a substantially better environmental profile, but are limited by longer delivery times and the necessity of pre- and post-haulage by truck, i.e. inter-modal transport. In the logistic chain used nowadays, there are small local stocks and fast on demand delivery is required.

Organized conjointly by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Finance Center for South-South Cooperation (FCSSC), “BRIDGE for Cities - Belt and Road Initiative: Developing Green Economies for Cities” (“BRIDGE for Cities” event) is a large-scale annual event, which aims to advance the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the New Urban Agenda.

Tiro Sechaba Construction is the trademark owner and exclusive licensee for Mechanical Concrete technology developed in the USA. The technology is a simpler stronger and more economical method for stabilising and strengthening aggregates and soils used in road construction. It is used for the construction of the road or highway base or shoulder by removing the side wall from waste auto tyres and filling the container with stone particles. This method can triple the load supporting capacity of a typical base.

This technology has been identified by KOTEC(Korea Technology Finance Corporation) for WIPO GREEN's project in waste water treatment sector. Any request for contacting the technology provider will be facilitated by KOTEC.