World Urban Forum

Side events on Urban Pathways project and Urban Electric Mobility Initiative

  • Events 09.02. - 13.02.2018

The rapidly increasing urbanisation, particularly in Asia and Africa, has consequences for humans and the environment. Cities currently account for about 70 per cent of energy consumption and energy related greenhouse gas emissions. Proper urban planning with the integration of energy, transport and resources sectors in the delivery on the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) is vital for the success of global climate change mitigation efforts and inclusive urban accessibility.
As part of the ninth session of the World Urban Forum in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Oliver Lah, Head of Research Unit Mobility and international Cooperation at the Wuppertal Institute, presents the project Urban Pathways and the Urban Electric Mobility Initiative. The objective is to present outline the program to develop concrete low-carbon energy, mobility and waste-management implementation actions.

In cooperation with UN-Habitat and city partners several events and trainings will be offered with a focus on the implementation of the New Urban Agenda, a global programme for sustainable urban development. Stakeholders from all over the world can contribute to the conversation about our cities and human settlements.

The Wuppertal Institute and the UN-Habitat team organises the following events:

  • 11 February from 11 to 13 o'clock in room AFINUA
    Networking Event: Boosting Urban Energy, Mobility and Resource Management
  • 12 February from 11 to 12 o'clock at the German Pavilion
    Urban Pathways – Supporting Low Carbon Plans for Urban Basic Services

Inputs are provided to (Oliver Lah):

  • 9 February from 14 to 15 o'clock in room 407
    Smart Cities behind the Scenes: Governance, Viability & Capacities
  • 9 February from 14 to 15 o'clock in room 305
    Delivering sustainable urban mobility for all    
  • 9 February from 15 to 17 o'clock in room 403
    Networking Event of the International Climate Initiative
  • 11. February from 14.30 to 16.30 o'clock in the One UN room
    Special Session: Urban mobility and safe and accessible transport for all
  • 12 February from 14 to 15 o'clock at the German Pavilion
    Integrated & Sustainable Urban Mobility: Effective sector transformation through connecting institutional and policy frameworks with planning & investment
  • 13 February from 9 to 11 o'clock in the One UN room
    Special Session: Low carbon and energy efficient cities

More informations can be found under the following links.


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