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Abstract
The transportation sector is a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, necessitating the implementation of sustainable transportation policies to mitigate climate change impacts. In Uzbekistan, the transport sector's CO₂ emissions have risen markedly, accounting for 12.6% of the nation's total fossil CO₂ emissions in 2022, up from 7.1% in 2010, with road transport contributing 98% of these emissions. Despite these developments, there remains a lack of comprehensive analysis on the effectiveness of sustainable transportation policies in reducing emissions within Uzbekistan's specific context.This study aims to evaluate the impact of sustainable transportation policies on achieving SDG13: Climate Action in Uzbekistan, focusing on emission reduction outcomes and policy effectiveness. Findings indicate that implementing a 10% hydrogen blend in compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles could reduce road transport emissions by 0.62 MtCO₂eq annually. This research provides the first detailed assessment of hydrogen-enriched fuel's potential in Uzbekistan's transport sector, offering a novel perspective on emission reduction strategies. The study underscores the importance of integrating alternative fuel technologies into national transport policies to achieve climate action goals, highlighting the need for further research into scalable and context-specific sustainable transport solutions.