About this sector
Transportation through land, air and sea result in emissions of carbon dioxide as well as issues such as water, waste, noise. Shipping moves approximatly 80% of the worlds commodites.
Infrastructure for transportation like roads, harbours and airports can threaten natural and important habitats.
Climate change through use of energy
Shipping transfers approximately three to five tons of ballast water internationally each year, this poses a threat to ecological stability by transferring harmful organisms.