Welcome to Transport and Climate Change Week 2023!

We are pleased to announce that after COVID, the Transport and Climate Change Week 2023 will bring back the face-to-face format, bringing together around 100 representatives from over 20 countries in Berlin. GIZ and German international cooperation partners from around the world will come together to share experiences and learn from their peers. It will take place from 11-15 September 2023 and is by inviation only!

Days 1 & 2 (Monday 11 & Tuesday 12 September) GIZ will offer 5 targeted 1.5-day training sessions on a variety of topics. Participants will be counterparts from GIZ projects and will be invited by the GIZ staff with whom they work.

Day 3 (Wednesday 13 September) At the Symposium “A blink into the future of transport – Let’s do it together” the German and global transport community is invited to join the debate with practitioners from around the world and discuss how to achieve net-zero climate goals in the transport sector.

Day 4 (Thursday 14 September) will be dedicated to learning and inspiring concrete actions and building global and regional networks that will continue after the conference.

On Day 5 (Friday 15 September) country delegations will have space to organise their own tailor-made programme.

  • WHERE: Courtyard by Marriott – Berlin Mitte, Axel-Springer-Straße 55 | 10117 Berlin
  • DIRECTIONS: 5 min walk from Metro-stations Hausvogteiplatz, Stadtmitte and Spittelmarkt
  • CONTACTtransportweek@giz.de.

The event is organised by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) financed by the International Climate Initiative (IKI).

Programme Overview

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08:00 AM
The day has come!
Registration & Arrival
09:00 AM
Welcome to play your part
Opening and greetings from BMWK and GIZ  (EN/SP/FR)

Challenges to achieve a net zero from the transport sector requires inspirational leadership and strong collaboration. The Transport and Climate Change Week in its 2023 version seeks to intentionally build strong networks. In this session we are welcomed by the funder ministry – BMWK – and the hosting team – GIZ. 


Berthold Goeke
German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK)
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Daniel Bongardt
GIZ Germany
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09:30 AM
Building upon a legacy
Inspirational speaker, reflecting the last 10 years journey (EN/SP/FR)

As the initial session of the week, we are looking to “Reflecting the journey”, making the audience aware of the starting point and the collective achievements, highlighting paradigm-shifts and benchmarks.   

We will know from firsthand experience and approach to the transport journey towards reducing emissions.  


Eva Kreienkamp
EK Consulting
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10:15 AM
Who is in the room
Introducing ourselves, building old & new connections  (EN/SP/FR)

As we are welcoming 31 countries, this session will enable us to have a first impression of the diversity in the room. By an interactive dynamic, we will start by setting our expectations and getting to know what we are bringing to the network. 


Andrea Palma
GIZ Germany
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10:45 AM
Coffee and tea break 
Time to open conversations
11:15 AM
Stories of Change: Life impacted from a transformed mobility
Country presentations (EN/SP/FR)

The heart of every Transport Week is to showcase stories happening in our countries’ network. Framed by VISUALISE Monday, this country presentations session is a celebration of a legacy. The journey to achieve sustainable transport has different shapes. In this session we want to know more about stories on which to build upon. 


Cecile Danica Co Gotamco  
Department of Transportation Philippines
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Mai Van Hien
Ministry of Transport Vietnam
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Keti Laurasi
Tirana Municipality
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Michael Muchiri
State Department of Transport, Ministry of Roads and Transport Kenya
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Erisa Nesimi
GIZ Albania
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12:00 AM
Principles to be shared
Poster presentation (EN/SP/FR)

Originally developed in 2013 for a training of officials from Chinese cities, the poster  
10 Principles for Sustainable Urban Transport has been translated into 38 languages The GIZ team has revised the poster in 2023 to accommodate the latest experiences and research. The principles provide a framework for cities in developed and developing countries to guide their decision-making and prioritise actions that support sustainable mobility. Let’s make the new poster as successful as the original one. 


Daniel Bongardt
GIZ Germany
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12:30 AM
Lunch break
Time for meaningful conversations 
01:30 PM
Equipping ourselves for success in five parallel trainings
Parallel trainings 

We enter the training-mode. The aim is to further develop our knowledge and expertise while engaging with content developed by experts in sustainable transport:  


Training 1: Designing policies to enable vehicle efficiency at country level   

In this training country delegates will gain hands-on knowledge on different policy options to enhance vehicle efficiency and foster electrification, such as fuel economy standards, energy efficiency labels and vehicle taxes (feebates). The training will focus on the different steps to develop these policies including data collection, analysis and management, stakeholder participation and how to overcome barriers to implementation. It will facilitate peer learning among participants and provide an opportunity to exchange with international experts. 


Verena Flues
GIZ Germany
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Hamsiran Kaur
The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT)
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Felix Kirsch
German Federal Ministry for the Environment
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Daniela Soler Lavín
Ministry of Energy Chile
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Shiyue Mao
The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT)
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Cinzia Pastorello
European Environment Agency (EEA), Copenhagen
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Francisco Posada
International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), Washington DC
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Chang Shen
International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT)
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Dinh-Son Tran
The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT)
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Aviral Yadav
International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT)
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Training 2: Rolling out e-mobility through effective decision-making 

The transition to electric mobility requires governments to set in place the necessary frameworks for the right markets, services, and infrastructure to develop. The good news: the list of regulations, policies and standards is similar across contexts. And while no government is exempt from this process, all stand to benefit from each other’s experiences. During this training, participants will interact with leading experts, private sector representatives, and peers to identify the best approaches and solutions available to make electric mobility a reality in their own countries.  


Stephen Draexler
GIZ Germany
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Herman Kwoba
GIZ Kenya
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Johannes Löhr
German National Centre for Charging Infrastructure
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Kerstin Meyer
Agora Verkehrswende
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Rohan Shailesh Modi
GIZ Germany
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Sudhendu J. Sinha
NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India)
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Training 3: Building a long-term urban planning future for safe and sustainable mobility 

Through the implementation of a participatory workshop about Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMPs), the aim is to generate practical learning in the attendees about the formulation process and the logical structure that includes relevant aspects for its implementation. These aspects are relevant for the implementation of a SUMP that identifies the conditions and needs of each territory. In the same way, the development of sustainable and safe mobility plans has become a prevailing need to address the challenges associated with urban mobility and guarantee the safety of citizens, as well as the protection of the environment.  


Juan Manuel Prado Villafrade
GIZ Colombia
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Training 4: Structuring sustainable and bankable mobility projects (EN/SP/FR)

In this training participants will have a better understanding of the different financial options (or a combination of financial options) they can consider in the implementation of sustainable mobility projects. Through a participative workshop the participants will construct knowledge using different methodologies and tools. 


Augusto Acosta
EIB / GIZ Luxembourg
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Kelly Augusto
GIZ Brazil
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Aris Moro
C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group
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Maria Rosa Tesser
GIZ Brazil
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Maria Belén Ortíz Torres
GIZ Germany
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Victor Valente
GIZ Germany
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Esther Wegner
GIZ Germany
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 Training 5: Power-to-X in the shipping industry 

The importance of shipping for all global trade is enormous, as is the challenge of the sector to design a net-zero future to cope with climate change. This training proposes Power-to-X for alternative fuels a part of the solution. On day one, participants get a solid introduction into the concept of Power to X and the importance of sustainability criteria for a just energy transition, focusing on the shipping industry. Day two draws specific attention to this sector: After outlining the overall context of international ambitions and regulations by IMO and EU, several mitigations options such as technologies and fuels will be presented and discussed regarding their applicability in the participants´ countries. Finally, the focus will be given to Green Shipping Corridors as a starting point of action. 


Ruth Barbosa
International PtX Hub
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Georg Finger
Institute of Maritime Studies, Plant Engineering and Logistics at Wismar University of Applied Sciences
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Heino von Meyer
International PtX Hub
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Jean Rom Rabe
Institute of Maritime Studies, Plant Engineering and Logistics at Wismar University of Applied Sciences
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Isabelle Rojon
World Bank
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03:00 PM
Coffee and tea break
Time to exchange impressions 
03:30 PM
Training (continuation)
Parallel trainings   
04:45 PM
Personal time
07:00 PM
Welcome Dinner
At the Hotel Courtyard by Marriott Berlin City Center

Equipping ourselves for success

09:00 AM
Celebration of achievements
Opening (EN/SP/FR)
09:15 AM
Institutional innovation: Perspectives on promoting safe and sustainable mobility
Country presentations (EN/SP/FR)

Capacity has different expressions, and with these country presentations, we will highlight perspectives from Peru, Mexico, and Morocco on the promotion of safe and sustainable mobility. These countries have developed ambitious policies, strengthened institutional frameworks, and designed methodologies for decarbonisation, and for effective and sustainable mobility planning. 


Basma Aissaoui
Ministry of Interior Morocco
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Karim Ben Amara
Ministry of Transport and Logistics Morocco
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Andrea Cárdenas
GIZ Mexiko
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Alvaro Lomelí Covarrubias
Federal Ministry of Urban, Territorial and Agrarian Development
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Mellisa Marylin Gallo Pisconte
Ministry of Transportation and Communications Peru
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10:15 AM
Back to training time
Continuity on the process of been equipped
11:15 AM
Coffee and tea break
Time to exchange impressions 
11:30 AM
Back to training time
Continuity on the process of been equipped
12:30 AM
Lunch time
Time for meaningful conversations 
01:30 PM
Warming us up
Small call to regain focus (EN/SP/FR)
01:45 PM
Unlocking Sustainable Urban Mobility: Innovations in Policy and Financing Strategies for Urban Transport
Country presentations (EN/SP/FR)

This session will empower participants to gain understanding of other countries’ urban transport policies and financing mechanisms, explore innovative strategies for enhancing urban mobility, identify sustainable funding opportunities, acquire practical insights from global case studies and best practices, build a professional network, and ultimately drive positive change in their own urban transport policies and financing approaches, contributing to the development of more sustainable and liveable cities. 

 


Claudia Britto
Transportation Department of Rio de Janeiro City
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Ikhwan Hakim
Ministry of National Development Planning Indonesia
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Verena Knoell
GIZ Germany
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02:30 PM
Back to training time
Continuity on the process of been equipped
03:30 PM
Coffee and tea break
Time to exchange impressions  
04:00 PM
Back to training time
Continuity on the process of been equipped
04:45 PM
Personal time
05:15 PM
Meeting point lobby
05:20 PM
Walk to peer
06:00 PM
Boat trip
Berlin tour with dinner

Symposium - A glimpse into the future of transport

08:00 AM
Getting into the room again!
Registration & Arrival
09:00 AM
Here we stand
Opening and greetings (speeches) from Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) and GIZ (EN/SP/FR)

The support and role of international cooperation is key to raise ambition and enable us globally to achieve a transport net-zero. To start Symposium day, we receive greetings from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) as host and funder of our Transport and Climate Change Week and on behalf of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH as a technical organizer. 


Stefan Wenzel
German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK)
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Ingrid-Gabriela Hoven
GIZ Germany
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09:30 AM
Targeting Net-Zero in the Transport Sector
International perspectives (EN/SP/FR)

Achieving zero emission transport by mid-century is a prerequisite for achieving the Paris Climate Agreement and avert most dangerous climate change. This high-level session will showcase the commitment, success stories and open tasks on the pathway to emission free transport of countries in Latin America, Asia and the Pacific, Africa, and the EU. 


Juan Carlos Muñoz
Ministry of Transport and Telecommunications Chile
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H.E. Ms. Doreen DEBRUM
Republic of the Marshall Islands
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Punya Chupanit
Ministry of Transport Thailand
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Urda Eichhorst
GIZ Germany
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Andrea Palma
GIZ Germany
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Sergio Oliete Josa
European Commission’s Directorate-General for International Partnerships
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Abraham Vosloo
Council for Finance, Northern Cape, South Africa
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10:30 AM
Coffee and tea break
Time to exchange impressions & group picture
11:00 AM
AI: Holy Grail or Last Coffin Nail? Artifical Intelligence and Sutainable Mobility
Panel Discussion (EN/SP/FR)

Join us for a thought-provoking session on artificial intelligence (AI) and sustainable mobility. In the session AI: Holy Grail or Last Coffin Nail? – Artificial Intelligence and Sustainable Mobility, we will collectively explore the potential of developing and applying AI for sustainable development, particularly within the mobility sector, along with the associated challenges. We will also address the question of the role of international cooperation in the promotion and regulation of AI. Don’t miss this opportunity to unravel the mysteries surrounding AI’s role in shaping sustainable mobility. 


Basma Aissaoui
Ministry of Interior Morocco
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Sebastian Ibold
GIZ Morocco
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Heike Litzinger
German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)
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Martin Memmel
German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI)
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Sandra Richter
Deutsche Bahn AG
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Sudhendu J. Sinha
NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India)
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12:00 AM
Transport, Climate and Sustainability Global Status Report
Launch of full report & summary for policy makers (EN/SP/FR)

Maruxa Cardama
SLOCAT Partnership
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12:15 AM
Enabling collaboration for success
Introduction to the afternoon side events (EN/SP/FR)

A strong network is key to sustain transformation and sustainable changes. We are giving space here to partner institutions to open conversations on specific relevant topics when it comes to achieve Net-Zero. We have WRI and Agora with a session on Paving the way for ev ramp-up – lessons learned from Asia. In parallel we reflect on Renewables in transport: accelerating the just energy transition with REN21 and SLOCAT. We go deep into A glimpse into the future of freight transport in a net zero world, with Kühne Foundation. 


Jad Baba
REN21
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Friedel Sehlleier
Kühne Foundation
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Ben Welle
World Resources Institute
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12:30 AM
Lunch break
Time for meaningful conversations
02:00 PM
How can we speed up the race?
Parallel conversations with other implementors & partners

Parallel Sessions:

1 | Paving the Way for EV Ramp-up – Lessons Learned from Asia organised by Agora Verkehrswende and the World Resources Institute 


Christian Hochfeld
Agora Verkehrswende
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Ben Welle
World Resources Institute
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Li Zhongkui
China Academy of Transportation Sciences
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2 | Renewables in transport: accelerating the just energy transition organised by SLOCAT Partnership and REN21 


Jad Baba
REN21
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Maruxa Cardama
SLOCAT Partnership
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3 |  A glimpse into the future of freight transport in a net zero world organised by Kühne Foundation 


Benjamin Nitsche
Technische Universität Berlin (TU Berlin)
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Marise Meijer
Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management Netherlands
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Friedel Sehlleier
Kühne Foundation
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Tu My Tran
ICLEI
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03:15 PM
Coffee and tea break
Closing of the Symposium
03:30 PM
Free Afternoon

Developing global networks & regional collaboration

09:00 AM
Alliances Beyond Boundaries – Strengthening Women in the Transport Community!
Reflecting on the journey

Are you a trailblazing woman in the transport sector, seeking to build a powerful network of like-minded peers? Join us for a transformative networking event, professionals in transport. Together, we’ll address gender disparities, forming powerful, lasting alliances beyond borders. Exchange experiences and shape the future of women in the sector. Our World Café discussions and inspiring inputs will drive change, leaving a positive impact.


Kirsten Orschulok
GIZ Germany
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10:15 AM
Global Networking Time
Time for keeping connection active
10:30 AM
Global Networking Time
We offer a space for intentional networking to keep connected building strategies for a Net-Zero transport sector

Parallel Sessions:


1| Forging inclusive roadmaps for paratransit modernisation and electrification (EN/FR)


Aswathy Dilip
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Gonggomtua Sitanggang
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Mateo Gómez
GIZ Germany
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Chris Kost
Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP)
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2 |Public-Private Partnership in public transport services: Analysing the Chilean experi­ence


Julio Briones
GIZ Chile
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3 |Making Public Transit Data Uni­versally Accessible: How to create and manage up-to-date data feeds


Leon Becker
GIZ Mexico
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4|Cruising Towards Decarbonisation Pathways


Elisabeth le Claire
Agora Verkehrswende, Germany
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Pongsatorn Greigarn
GIZ Thailand
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Chutinthorn Mankhong
Ministry of Transport Thailand
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Papondhanai Nanthachatchavankul
GIZ Thailand
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Marion Vieweg
Current Future, Germany
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11:15 AM
Coffee and tea break 
Time to exchange impressions 
11:45 AM
Parallel thematic events
We offer spaces for thematic exchanges in small groups from all regions

Parallel Sessions:

1 |Forging inclusive roadmaps for paratransit modernisation and electrification (Continuation)


Mateo Gómez
GIZ Germany
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2 |Making Public Transit Data Uni­versally Accessible: How to create and manage up-to-date data feeds (Continuation)


Leon Becker
GIZ Mexico
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3 |Public-Private Partnership in public transport services: Analysing the Chilean experi­ence (Continuation)


Julio Briones
GIZ Chile
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4 |Transport Data: From MRV to Action  – Meet & Greet with Marie Colson


Marie Colson
Institute for Energy and Environment (ifeu)
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Kirsten Orschulok
GIZ Germany
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12:30 AM
Lunch time
Time for meaningful conversations
01:30 PM
Building Regional Communities
Parallel regional exchanges

Parallel Sessions:


1 | Asia Region

China, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam


Issaree Jitripatima
GIZ Thailand
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Agita Putri
GIZ Indonesia
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2 | Africa Region (EN/FR)

Cabo Verde, Congo, Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Morocco, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda


Safae Amahrir
GIZ Morocco
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Herman Kwoba
GIZ Kenya
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3 | LATAM Region

Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Uruguay


Victor Valente
GIZ Germany
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03:00 PM
Coffee and tea break
Time to exchange impresssions
03:30 PM
Back to regional exchanges
Continuity on the process of building regional communities
05:00 PM
Personal time
05:50 PM
Meeting point at lobby
We leave the hotel to go to dinner
06:00 PM
Historical city-walk
Crossing together Checkpoint Charlie
06:30 PM
Farewell reception
Event held by Zukunft - Umwelt - Gesellschaft (ZUG) (Federal Project Management Agency)

Admission: 06:30 pm
Start: 07:00 pm


Falk Heinen
German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV)
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Christine Krüger
ZUG
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Gathering information and experience first-hand

09:00 AM
Site-visits coordination
Logistics and introduction
10:00 AM
Parallel site-visits
Time to learn from firsthand experiences
  1. Experience public transport and know about the urban story of Berlin 
  2. Get to know at first sight mobility experiences (self-organized by delegations)
  3. Individual programme of delegations

 

 

 

 

Speakers

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