Spillover Effect Details
- Policy
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Train Station Ispra
- Alternative
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Integrated Security & Immigration Processing Center
- Dimension
- Environment
- Criteria
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- Reduction of CO2 emissions
- Time Frame
- 15
- Score
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- PositiveImpact
- The Integrated Security & Immigration Processing Center (ISIPC) may streamline international travel, potentially increasing the use of rail transportation. This could reduce reliance on less sustainable modes of transport (like cars and planes), leading to a decrease in overall CO2 emissions related to travel. Enhanced traveler experience may encourage more eco-friendly travel patterns over time, contributing to a cultural shift towards sustainability.
- NegativeImpact
- Despite potential benefits, the ISIPC may detract focus from more directly impactful green initiatives. The investment in security infrastructure could divert funds from essential environmental measures, such as enhancing energy efficiency in transport or biodiversity protection. Furthermore, it could lead to increased scrutiny and delays for travelers, deterring the use of the new transport hub, which could result in higher emissions if train use does not meet expectations.
- Description
- While the intention of the ISIPC is to bolster security and streamline immigration processes, it ultimately prioritizes measures that do not significantly advance the reduction of CO2 emissions. In contrast to the other alternatives, such as the Sustainable Multi-Modal Transport Hub and the Eco-Friendly Train Station Initiative, which holistically address environmental concerns and improve long-term sustainability, this proposal falls short of creating substantial merit for future generations. The potential positive impacts are offset by the likelihood that the security-focused agenda will lead to less funding and attention for genuinely sustainable transport solutions. Overall, the alternative presents a risk of creating liabilities for future generations instead of genuine assets.