The Network of African Science Academies (NASAC), InterAcademy Partnership (IAP), AUDA-NEPAD’s African Union High Level on Emerging Technologies and the Calestous Juma Executive Dialogue are organising a webinar on Driving Transport Sustainability in Africa: The Role of Innovations, Technologies and Policy Frameworks. The discussion will be based on the recently launched report titled “Decarbonisation of Transport in Africa: Opportunities, Challenges and Policy Options” co-authored by NASAC and IAP. Join us for this exciting webinar on 6 August  2024, and let's collaborate to effectively discuss strategies towards driving a sustainable transport system in Africa!

Join in to understand the role of innovations, technologies and policy frameworks that are essential for facilitating the transition to net-zero transport in Africa and understand the challenges and opportunities in the decarbonisation of transport in Africa. This webinar aims to discuss and facilitate an understanding of the innovative technologies and best practices for sustainable transport solutions and share knowledge of effective policy frameworks and regulatory approaches to support sustainable transport transitions.

Overview of the role of innovations, technologies and policy frameworks necessary in driving sustainable transport in Africa.

📅 Date: 6 August 2024
⏰ Time: 16:00 – 18:00 (GMT +3)

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Why You Should Join Us:

• Meaningfully discuss and explore key technologies, innovations, and policy frameworks required to transition Africa towards decarbonised transport systems.
• Understand effective policy frameworks and regulatory measures that can support the adoption of sustainable transport solutions on the continent
• Engage in dialogue with policymakers, industry experts, researchers and civil society actors to assess collaborative strategies for achieving transport sustainability goals in Africa
• Identify concrete actions that countries/actors in Africa need to take to accelerate the adoption towards developing new tools and technologies for decarbonised transport systems.

Your insights and expertise are crucial in steering our path toward a sustainable transport system in Africa. Don’t miss out on the event. Reserve your seat now!

We encourage you to extend this invitation to colleagues and stakeholders who may be eager to engage in this vital conversation.

Read and download all the information in English, French and Portuguese here.