IRF World Congress 2024: empowering mobility for a sustainable future for all

By IRF Geneva September 3, 2024 Read time: 2 mins

Under the theme "Connecting to Empower Mobility: Roads as Enablers of a Sustainable Future for All," the IRF World Congress 2024 will gather global leaders, industry experts, academia, and diverse public and private stakeholders. Attendees will engage in insightful discussions and collaborative efforts and the event is to be hosted in Istanbul on 15-18 October.  

The IRF World Congress promises an enriching experience with a comprehensive programme, featuring daily plenaries, specialised and technical sessions, hands-on workshops, training sessions, a ministerial meeting, and technical visits. Attendees will benefit from the insights of over 250 esteemed speakers representing top organisations, including UNECE, TotalEnergies Foundation, European Investment Bank, International Transport Forum, World Health Organization, ASECAP, IBTTA beside industry leaders. Critical issues to be addressed: decarbonisation, sustainable infrastructure, road safety, autonomous mobility, and data management amongst many others. A detailed programme is available on irf2024.irfofficial.org.    

ADB Green Roads Workshop On 14th October – a day before the official opening of the Congress -  the Asian Development Bank (ADB) will host its "Green Roads Workshop – Pathways to Sustainable Mobility." This session will introduce the ADB Green Roads Toolkit, focusing on decarbonisation, climate resilience, water and land management, pollution control, biodiversity conservation, disaster preparedness, sustainable material sourcing, quality of life improvement, and inclusive economic growth. Participants will learn how to tailor green road measures to specific contexts, supporting global sustainability goals, including the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals. 

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