16 January 2017

United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)

UNIDO and its mandate

UNIDO is a specialized agency of the United Nations, mandated to promote inclusive and sustainable industrial development among its member states.  Recognizing the importance of sustainable transport as an industry and as a prime-mover for industrial development, UNIDO endeavors to contribute to the UN Secretary General’s call for action in this field.

UNIDO’s Initiatives

11 January 2017

Polis – European Cities and Regions networking for innovative transport solutions

Polis is a network of International and European cities and regions working together to develop innovative technologies and policies for local transport.

Since 1989, European local and regional authorities have been working together within Polis to promote sustainable mobility through the deployment of innovative transport solutions.

5 January 2017

Smarter Than Car

Smarter Than Car is a Think Tank for future urban mobility and post carbon urbanism. Our work includes research, curation, moderation, event-coordination, education and design across various scales. We see mobility as key factor for prosperous urban development in light of climate change and resource depletion. We investigate, develop, test and communicate new approaches for the layout and use of urban spaces and the organisation of mobility. Smarter Than Car was founded in 2010 in Beijing, China and is since 2012 as well operating from Vienna, Austria.

13 December 2016

Association in Peace with the Environment (Guatemala)

ABOUT ASSOCIATION IN PEACE WITH THE ENVIRONMENT

6 July 2016

Brake

Program Description:

Brake is a charity working nationally (in the UK and New Zealand), and also internationally with some of our services, for a world with zero road casualties and zero road transport emissions. Our vision is a world of transport that is safe, sustainable, healthy and fair, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals. Brake encourages engagement of stakeholders, particularly organisations operating fleets, and community organisations. It campaigns for political change to achieve its vision, and also provides support services for victims of road crashes.

1 July 2016

World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)

WBCSD is a global, CEO-led organization of over 200 leading businesses and partners working together to accelerate the transition to a sustainable world. We help make our member companies more successful and sustainable by focusing on the maximum positive impact for shareholders, the environment and societies.

11 March 2016

Bus Rapid Transit Centre of Excellence (BRT CoE)

Bus Rapid Transit (BRT CoE) is a Centre of Excellence for Bus Rapid Transit Studies implemented in Santiago, Chile, and financed by the Volvo Research and Educational Foundations (VREF).

3 March 2016

REN21- Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century

REN21 is the global renewable energy policy multi-stakeholder network that connects a wide range of key actors. REN21’s goal is to facilitate knowledge exchange, policy development and joint action towards a rapid global transition to renewable energy

25 February 2016

European Investment Bank (EIB)

The European Investment Bank, or EIB, is the European Union’s bank, owned by and representing the interests of the European Union Member States. It works closely with other EU institutions to implement EU policy. As the worldwide largest multilateral borrower and lender by volume, it provides finance and expertise for sound and sustainable investment projects which contribute to furthering EU policy objectives.

11 January 2016

World Cycling Alliance (WCA)

The World Cycling Alliance (WCA) is initiative from the European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF) to build a global network of non-governmental organizations with a substantial interest in promoting cycling as a sustainable mode of transport. The main objective of the network is not only to advocate for cycling within international institutions – such as UN, OECD/ITF, World Bank- but also to promote and support the exchange of knowledge, expertise and co-operation of cycling associations and organizations worldwide.