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Dec 13 2024
Four Main Challenges faced by MobiliseYourCity Members regarding Logistics and Freight
Written by Alexandra Heitplatz Logistics and freight are gaining increasing importance in the Global South. Presently, numerous investments are being made to enhance the extent and ...
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Dec 09 2024
Transport-related takeaways in the IEA’s WEO 2024
Written by Angel Manuel Almendros Salerno The International Energy Agency (IEA) is a global authority that provides data, analysis, and policy recommendations on energy-related issues ...
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Nov 08 2024
New Leadership, New Vision: EU's Role in Shaping MobiliseYourCity’s Future
With the European Union stepping in as the new chair of the MobiliseYourCity Partnership, Sergio Oliete Josa, Head of Unit for Sustainable Transport and Urban ...
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Oct 24 2024
How the 2024 European Commission May Impact Sustainable Mobility in Developing Regions
On 18th July 2024, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen presented the political guidelines for the Commission’s 2024-2029 term. Later, on 18th September, she ...
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Oct 24 2024
Learning by experiencing: Leaders in Urban Transport Planning on a study visit in the Netherlands
Photo credit: Izziël Latour / The Hague Written by the Dutch Cycling Embassy Contrary to popular belief, the Netherlands wasn’t always a cycling haven. Nearly ...
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Oct 24 2024
Transition towards sustainable mobility in the Global South – how will Denmark contribute?
A huge global effort is needed to ensure sustainable mobility and climate-resilient infrastructure in developing countries. Today, however, Denmark is not at the forefront of ...
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Oct 24 2024
Urban mobility planning: Global Gateway in African cities and experiences from the European TEN-T
Picture by the Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport, European Commission - Extracted from File: Trans-European Transport Network (2024) The Global Gateway is the European Union's ...
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Oct 18 2024
Active Mobility for Enhanced Liveability
On the 22nd of September, we celebrated World Car Free Day, a global event inviting cities and communities to explore life without cars, envisioning a ...
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Sep 23 2024
An Indian delegation visits Lyon
On 23 and 24 September, an Indian delegation from GMRC (Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation), MAHA Metro, KMRL (Kochi Metro Rail Limited) and Surat Municipal Corporation ...
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Aug 20 2024
Antananarivo’s Transport Puzzle: The Role of Small-Scale Solutions
Antananarivo, the bustling capital of Madagascar, is facing a transport crisis. Public transport, the cornerstone of urban mobility, is increasingly criticized for its inefficiency and ...
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Aug 20 2024
On the importance of decarbonising paratransit to achieve net-zero Cities in the Global South
The journey to achieving net-zero emissions in cities across the Global South is intricately tied to the decarbonization of paratransit systems. In many cities within ...
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Aug 14 2024
New Partners: more challenges and knowledge for the MobiliseYourCity Partnership
Another two cities, Davao and Harare, and a knowledge and network partner, Concito, have joined the MobiliseYourCity Partnership as of August 2024. This brings the ...
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Jul 03 2024
Transforming Cities: The Global Impact of Early Walking and Cycling Interventions
In pursuing sustainable urban mobility, the MobiliseYourCity Partnership emphasises the effectiveness of investing in walking and cycling as early and impactful strategies for developing Sustainable ...
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Jul 02 2024
Footsteps to the Future: Walking and Cycling Initiatives in MobiliseYourCity Cities
Walking is a crucial mode of transportation for many MobiliseYourCity member cities. Cities like Casablanca, Morocco and Dakar, Senegal, report that a substantial percentage of ...
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Jul 02 2024
Reimagining Mobility in Arequipa: Prioritizing Pedestrians and Cyclists
The recently adopted Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan of Arequipa strongly emphasises promoting active modes of transport, particularly walking and cycling. This focus is integral to ...
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Jun 06 2024
The Missing Link in Urban Transport
MobiliseYourCity supports projects in over 35 countries, all of which have submitted Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). This is a good indicator of how committed countries ...
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May 30 2024
The SUMP for the city of Arequipa has been adopted
Written by Fundación Despacio Arequipa's Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP) was defined as the roadmap for promoting sustainable mobility in the Municipality of Arequipa . The document ...
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May 17 2024
Public-Private Partnerships: What do experts think we must do to close the infrastructure gap?
In the Global South, where infrastructure is scarce, the demand for investment exceeds current levels, necessitating over $2 trillion annually to support projected GDP growth ...
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