Research Paper

#GalápagosGoesGreen: Galápagos Green Mobility Strategy

October 20, 2021

Authors Eugénie L. Birch ,

Current Themes

Climate Change & Resilience State & Local Finance

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Overview

This policy brief outlines a green mobility strategy to help the Galápagos Islands reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation and reposition itself as a leader in eco-tourism as it recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic. It analyzes the current mobility situation in the Galápagos and provides examples of electric vehicle and boat solutions that could be adopted.

Key Message

The proposed Galápagos Green Mobility Strategy focuses on transforming fossil-fuel transportation to electric modes, including e-bikes, e-scooters, EV cars and trucks, electric buses, solar boats and ferries. Implementing this transition will require suitable policies, financing mechanisms leveraging national and international sources, private sector engagement, and local capacity building. A multi-pronged financing approach and effective execution of electric transport solutions can help the Galápagos reduce emissions, protect its fragile ecosystem, and build a more sustainable tourism-based economy resilient to future shocks.