The behavioral dimension of transport decarbonization

npj Sustainable Mobility and Transport 2026 Open access

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Authors: Moshe Ben‐Akiva, Michel Bierlaire, Khan Doyme, Shari Gershenfeld, Nathalie Picard, Andreas Schäfer, Ravi Seshadri, Aruna Sivakumar, Linda Steg
DOI: 10.1038/s44333-025-00075-z
Cited by: 5
References: 103

Abstract

Abstract Achieving effective decarbonization requires technological innovation and understanding of behavior. Drawing on an interdisciplinary workshop, this paper emphasizes integrating behavioral insights into climate policy design to ensure technical effectiveness, social acceptability, and equity. We propose a framework combining behavioral data, choice modeling, agent-based simulation, and optimization to assess policy impacts under deep uncertainty. Although focused on transport, the approach generalizes across sectors.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Transportation Planning and Optimization Energy Environment and Transportation Policies Transportation and Mobility Innovations

Publication details

Journal / source
npj Sustainable Mobility and Transport
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Volume
3
Issue
1
Publication date
20 January 2026
Language
EN