2 May 2011

Institute for Transport Studies (ITS), University of Leeds, UK

The Institute for Transport Studies is a free-standing academic department of the University of Leeds and part of the Faculty of Environment. ITS is a leading international centre for transport research. ITS has for a number of years been conducting research which seeks to advance the understanding of sustainability and transport and to develop policies and techniques which allow this to be put in to action.

29 April 2011

International Road Federation (IRF)

Established in 1948, IRF is a membership-based organisation, representing leading corporate and institutional players drawn from the road infrastructure sector worldwide. Its mission is to promote the development of roads and road networks that enable access and sustainable mobility for all. Its approach is centred on three key strategic components:

1. Knowledge transfer & information sharing;

2. Connecting people, businesses and organisations;

3. Policy & Advocacy.

15 March 2011

Clean Air Institute (CAI)

The Clean Air Institute (CAI) is an independent, non- profit 501 (c)(3) organization based in Washington DC.  The CAI was created to bridge knowledge, expertise and technical capacity gaps of national governments, local authorities and key stakeholders seeking solutions to improve air quality and mitigate climate change by enabling and catalyzing decisions and investments on sustainable transport, as well as on efficient and clean energy, among other major urban challenges.

15 March 2011

Civic Exchange (CE)

20 January 2011

United Nations Department for Economic and Social Affairs (UN-DESA)

The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) and its predecessors have helped countries around the world meet their economic, social and environmental challenges for more than 50 years.

DESA’s mission – to promote development for all – reflects a fundamental concern for equity and equality in countries large and small, developed and developing.

20 January 2011

Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)

We support efforts by Latin America and the Caribbean countries to reduce poverty and inequality. We aim to bring about development in a sustainable, climate-friendly way.

20 January 2011

Global Urban Development (GUD)

Global Urban Development (GUD) is an international policy organization and professional network of more than 600 leaders and experts in 60 countries. We conduct education, research, and action to promote Economic Development, Sustainability, and Inclusiveness through Metropolitan Economic Strategy, Sustainable Innovation, and Inclusive Economic Development.

20 January 2011

Green Mobility Institute

Green Mobility is a consulting firm specializing in sustainable transport projects. In recent years, we have helped companies and governments in developing plans for reducing GHG emissions in the transportation sector.

20 January 2011

International Association for Public Transport (UITP)

The International Association of Public Transport (UITP) is the international network for public transport authorities and operators, policy decision-makers, scientific institutes and the public transport supply and service industry.

We cover all modes of public transport: metro, bus, light rail, regional and suburban rail, and waterborne transport.

18 January 2011

International Energy Agency (IEA)

The International Energy Agency (IEA) is an autonomous organisation which works to ensure reliable, affordable and clean energy for its 28 member countries and beyond.

Founded in response to the 1973/4 oil crisis, the IEA’s initial role was to help countries co-ordinate a collective response to major disruptions in oil supply through the release of emergency oil stocks to the markets.