Green urban mobility encompasses transportation systems and practices designed to prioritise environmental sustainability. It aims to curb carbon and pollutant emissions and minimise the ecological footprint while enhancing efficient and accessible urban transport. Green urban mobility is pivotal for addressing climate change and promoting sustainable development. It mitigates air pollution, reduces reliance on fossil fuels, cuts down on traffic jams and accidents, and fosters healthier urban environments. Indian cities will accommodate half of the country's population by 2050, so providing sustainable transport solutions for all will determine people's quality of life for the coming decades.

For bustling Indian cities, which grapple with rapid urbanisation and environmental challenges, improving access to public transport and low-emission mobility services that are affordable for all citizens is not just beneficial but essential for maximizing economic and social opportunities. Indian cities can markedly cut emissions, improve air quality, and cultivate more inclusive urban spaces including for women and marginalized groups when they embrace electric vehicles in public and private transport, expand non-motorised transport options, and bolster public mass rapid transit networks, including rail, road, waterways and/or air-borne systems – especially with expanded last mile connectivity and smart digital solutions.

Green urban mobility also supports the transition towards renewable energy. Electric vehicle batteries can help manage energy grid balance, while smart grids efficiently integrate renewable sources and green mobility needs. Government incentives, people-centred urban planning, corporate initiatives, as well as consumer choices all play crucial roles in fostering the synergy between green urban mobility and renewable energy, leading to more sustainable Indian cities and a low-carbon future.

As part of the GSDP, India and Germany have agreed on the Indo-German Green Urban Mobility Partnership. With this partnership, both countries are collaborating closely to transform Indian cities through more efficient, people-centric, and low-carbon mobility solutions.

Green urban mobility significantly advances several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By promoting the use of electric vehicles and renewable energy, it reduces the reliance on fossil fuels, contributing to affordable and clean energy (SDG 7). It drives innovation in sustainable transport technologies and infrastructure, supporting industry, innovation, and infrastructure (SDG 9). Green mobility enhances urban transport systems, making cities more sustainable and accessible (SDG 11). In addition, it plays a crucial role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating climate change, aligning with climate action (SDG 13), while also improving good health and well-being (SDG 3).