NextBillion - An Initiative of the William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan

The transition to electric mobility (E-Mobility) is rapidly accelerating worldwide, promising to revolutionize transportation, mitigate climate change, and create new economic opportunities. Yet, as this movement picks up speed, a critical question arises: Will this shift truly benefit everyone, or will it deepen existing inequalities? The report “E-Mobility as a Driver for Change – Towards a Gender Transformative and Just Transition to Electric Mobility” from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) seeks to answer this question. With funding from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the report focuses on ensuring that the rise of E-Mobility is inclusive, equitable, and especially beneficial for women in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

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