Enhanced Regional Engagement
SLOCAT delivered on its regional engagement by bringing regional needs into global arenas; by enhancing the implementation of global frameworks at the regional and local levels and by supporting prominent regional initiatives. We strived to raise visilibily of our regional partners to showcase climate actions and faciliating nuanced peer dialogue and learning.
SLOCAT adds value to the ongoing work of partners in the field by:
Amplifying the voice and impact of regional actors at the global level, as well as providing valuable knowledge and highlighting engagement opportunities in global processes for organisations working on the ground that may not have the resources or expertise to follow the numerous international climate and sustainable development processes. These processes include, but are not limited to:
The Paris Agreement of the UNFCCC, and its follow-up and review including Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), Long Term Strategies (LTS), and the Conference of the Parties (COP), along with its preparations and engagement mechanisms, including the Marrakech Partnership for Global Climate Action (MPGCA).
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and its follow-up and review, including the Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs) and the UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF).
Annual regional conferences related to the above processes, including the Regional Climate Weeks (RCWs) and the Regional Forums on Sustainable Development (RFSDs).
Other UN sustainable development and climate processes, including the UN Climate Action Summit, and the World Urban Forum, among others.
- Supporting the translation of often obtuse international frameworks into practical language relevant to implementers.
- Highlighting the cross-cutting nature of action on sustainable transport – delivering on multiple agendas and national priorities simultaneously.
- Sharing relevant experience and examples from other regions.
- Providing knowledge products and resources in regional contexts to support the implementation of sustainable, low carbon transport solutions.
SLOCAT carries out this work by collaborating with regional partners, who are best positioned to reach a broad network of regional stakeholders and are leading on implementation in the field.
Led by UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and coordinated by Walk21 acts as Chair and secretariat, the Network aims to make the life of people who walk and cycle in African countries safer, healthier and more comfortable – through combined action, expertise and influence. SLOCAT is participating in the working groups related to finance, data, public transport and advocacy.
 | SLOCAT co-leads the LEDS Transport Working Group together with the Asociación Sustentar, the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory and the United Nations Environment Programme and serves as a member of the Asia LEDS Partnership Steering Committee. Read more |
 | SLOCAT is one of the founding partners of the initiative which aims to supports China, India, and Vietnam in developing coherent strategies for policy approaches coordinated between ministries, civil society and the private sector. Read more |
 | At the Intergovernmental Regional Environmentally Sustainable Transport (EST) Forum in Asia, SLOCAT faciliates policy dialogues and best practices, policy instruments, tools, technologies among EST member countries in Asia. We also offer technical input, strategic recommendations, and event organisation and facilitation. Read more |
 | SLOCAT joins forces with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) around analysis, advocacy and dialogue activities. SLOCAT also led the review of the ministerial Regional Action Programme for Sustainable Transport Connectivity in Asia and the Pacific and participated in the UNESCAP Mayors Academy to showcase transport solutions and case studies on how to improve urban development. |
 | The Asian Transport Outlook was initiated by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the SLOCAT Secretariat supported its first phase to strengthen the knowledge base on transport in the Asia-Pacific region. Read more |
SLOCAT faciliates the programme on Transporte en las actualizaciones de las NDCs y LTS de América Latina y el Caribe to support transport ambition within NDCs in Latin America and the Caribbean in partnership with EUROCLIMA+.
Regional Infographics on Transport and Climate Change
As part of the SLOCAT Transport and Climate Change Global Status Report, SLOCAT developed regional infographics to show the trends and activities on sustainable transport in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
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