Welcome to Transport and Climate Change Week 2024
From 4-8 November, the seventh edition of Transport Week will take place fully online, bringing together a diverse global audience. This live virtual event will serve as a hub for regional and international exchanges, featuring partner-hosted side events, fostering peer learning, and incorporating insights from experts.
Through #ConnectingtheDots, we provide an environment for integrated solutions and regional perspectives to drive global action on transport.
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). For any questions please don’t hesitate the conference team via transportweek@giz.de.
Programme overview
Invitation to Act
Opening Session & Keynote
Add to calendarThe opening session will welcome transport policy makers and experts from GIZ’s global partner countries, setting the stage for this year’s theme: to connect ministerial representatives and experts to facilitate learning and knowledge exchange on a global scale. Participants will also be invited to contribute to the development of a collective message from the Transport and Climate Change Community, which will be presented at COP29. Engage in the discussion and contribute to the global dialogue on sustainable transport!
Side Event
In this session we will engage in a conversation with the Ministries of Transport from Chile and Colombia to explore how policies are translated into concrete actions to transform transport systems. We will reflect on their experiences in implementing change and the role of political leadership in overcoming challenges. Key insights will include strategies for navigating obstacles, shifting transport patterns, and leading the transition to an accessible, net-zero transport system. Join the discussion!
Multisectoral Urban Mobility
Training Session
This session explores innovative strategies for building bike-friendly cities with insights from international experts. Representatives from Albania will discuss challenges in developing active mobility infrastructures, while the Dutch Cycling Embassy will present their global training initiative and best practices from the Netherlands. Attendees will gain practical knowledge on creating safer, more active urban spaces through real-world examples.
Regional Exchange South-East Europe
This session begins with a provocative question: Who owns public space? Experts from the Western Balkans will share their experiences in implementing urban transport solutions and utilizing innovative platforms for outreach. Focusing on the cities of Sarajevo, Tirana, Belgrade, Pristina, Podgorica, and Skopje, we will explore strategies for sustainable urban development and opportunities to raise awareness. Additionally, we will discuss how to secure commitment from key stakeholders to drive the transformation of public spaces and transport systems. Come be a part of the conversation!
Side Event by Global Alliance for Feminist Transport
Moving towards a low-carbon and just future requires a transformation of our transport and mobility systems. This session aims to spotlight how gender-responsive urban mobility systems are a powerful catalyst in decarbonizing transport and creating a more inclusive and integrated transport system and society for all.
The sessions focus will hone into why women as leaders and active participants in planning and policy decisions is essential for the development of gender-inclusive transport systems. Women in positions of authority as heads of transit agencies, planners in transport departments, and policymakers working on transport systems can significantly influence the planning and design considerations of our cities urban transport networks.
The Global Alliance on Feminist Transport and Regional Networks will highlight policies, measures and tools they have used to support women enter and advance in the sector.
Regional Exchange Latin America
This session will feature six speakers from Latin America, each presenting a brief, 6-minute case study on the implementation of public transport systems in their cities. These presentations will highlight the financial, operational, and social challenges faced during the planning and implementation of integrated public transport systems and how they were successfully overcome. Following the presentations, the moderator will guide a discussion with targeted questions, encouraging dialogue among the speakers. To enhance interaction, we will use digital tools to engage the audience and gather input, fostering a collaborative space for debate and knowledge sharing. Join us to learn from experience and contribute your insights!
Standards & Innovation
Side Event by the Global MOU on Zero Emission-Medium & Heavy-Duty Vehicles
This session will focus on various initiatives and stakeholders that accelerate the decarbonization of trucks worldwide. Trucks are only a small part of the on-road fleet, yet they contribute disproportionately to fuel consumption and GHG emissions. They not only have a big impact on our climate, but also on communities, as they heavily pollute our air and cities. Therefore, we need to transform the way in which we move goods around the world and shift to Zero-Emission (ZE) technologies. Luckily, they are readily available today and are being deployed in various countries around the globe!
This session – organized by the Government of the Netherlands, the NGO’s CALSTART and Smart Freight Centre and the Kuhne Foundation – will showcase some of the international initiatives and stakeholders that accelerate this transition. The session will cover a Global Memorandum of Understanding setting high ambitions for countries that want to switch to ZE trucks and buses. Additionally, it will cover the development of ZE corridors around the globe, and specifically highlight corridors in Eastern Africa as part of the Green Freight Support East Africa Program. Furthermore, we will have deep-dive presentations from public and private stakeholders from Ghana, Chile and India who are already using ZE trucks today.
Side Event by International PtX Hub
More information coming soon!
Regional Exchange Africa
This regional exchange session will present concrete, practical solutions from Africa to promote sustainable transport. Representatives will pitch replicable solutions developed and implemented in their countries. The aim of the session is to host an exchange among peers, enabling participants to explore potential transport solutions and promote collaboration. We invite you to join the discussion!
IMPROVE Project Practice
This session will explore best practices and policy approaches for improving vehicle efficiency, drawing on GIZ’s initiatives in partner countries. We will examine the socio-economic and financial impacts of these policies through case studies from Colombia, Kenya, Morocco, Thailand, Zambia, and Ethiopia. Discover how you can apply these best practices in your own work and contribute to advancing vehicle efficiency on a global scale.
Time and date are expected to change. Register now to be kept up to date!
The Climate Commitment
Regional Exchange Asia
This session will spotlight China, India, Vietnam, Thailand, and the Philippines, showcasing their commitments to Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and their progress toward these goals. By connecting countries in the region, the session aims to foster knowledge exchange, share best practices, and highlight lessons learned. This interactive session will highlight how different international organisations and multilateral donors have supported political stakeholders in their path towards achieving NDC targets. Join us to engage in the discussion and collaborate on strategies to advance NDC implementation across Asia and beyond.
MobiliseYourCity Project Practice
This session will explore the climate change challenges that cities encounter in the field of urban mobility. We will introduce key principles for integrating adaptation measures into urban mobility planning, discuss how to incorporate these strategies within the Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP) framework and examine a case study. Engage in this interactive session to explore practical solutions and share insights on adapting urban mobility to climate change.
Conference Session
As the pinnacle of Transport Week, Conference Session is a space to refocus on our ultimate goal: achieving net-zero emissions in transport. This year, we aim to draft a collective message that will represent the Transport Week Community at COP29 in Baku. Transport Week is designed to connect the dots to foster global climate action, therefore this session will synthesize the week’s reflections and ideas to shape a comprehensive approach to sustainable transport. Be part of crafting a unified vision for sustainable transport and join this key session!
Side Event by WRI, SLOCAT, GIZ
The COP28 Global Stocktake calls for faster emissions reductions in road transport through improved infrastructure and the rapid deployment of zero- and low-emission vehicles. With the next NDCs due in 2025 for implementation by 2035, the opportunity is now. This session aims to energize global stakeholders to elevate their transport ambitions in this pivotal period. Join us to amplify your commitment and contribute to strengthen transport NDCs!
Tracking Change
Project Practice
This session seeks to contribute to enhancing UNFCCC reporting practices in the transport sector, focusing on emissions data and commitment tracking. Join us to refine reporting practices and strengthen the effectiveness of transport sector commitments in UNFCCC submissions.
Side Event by Agora Verkehrswende & UNEP
This side-event under the theme “Tracking Change” is aimed to promote dialogue and collaboration with African think tanks working in sustainable transport. The session will commence with an introduction by the Executive Director of Agora Verkehrswende, setting the scene. Following this, representatives from 3 think tanks (per region in Africa) will share a key insight from their recent work.
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