We were part of the CIVITAS Forum 2024 in Parma

08.10.2024 | Featured, News, ODRAZ news

The CIVITAS Forum 2024 was held from October 1st to 3rd in Parma. The main topic of the conference was “Join the Mobility Renaissance.” Over three days of workshops, interactive panel discussions, and lectures, knowledge and best practices were exchanged among representatives of national, regional, and local authorities, civil society organizations, academia, mobility experts, and the business sector. Alongside ODRAZ (the Secretariat), members of the CIVINET Slo-Cro-SEE network from Croatia, Slovenia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina participated.

Participants had the opportunity to learn about EU policies, project activities, and the latest trends in sustainable mobility in the EU, as well as innovative solutions with the potential for replication and experiences from various European cities on implementing measures to support behavior change towards active and inclusive mobility.

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We met colleagues from partner organizations and projects such as SPINE, and representatives of other EU project consortia working on innovations and initiatives in sustainable transport and public transport for climate-neutral cities.

During the Forum’s introductory session, key stakeholders from the European Commission, Parma, and Italy’s Ministry of Environment and Energy Security presented integrated strategies aligned with broader EU policies and strategies, such as the EU Climate-Neutral Cities Mission, the European Green Deal, the Smart and Sustainable Mobility Strategy, the EU Urban Mobility Framework, and initiatives for the digital transformation of mobility.

Interactive panel discussions focused on the pillars of sustainable mobility: safe and inclusive, smart and connected, climate-neutral and resilient. They also explored opportunities and mechanisms for supporting the adoption and scaling of effective and sustainable solutions, as well as the European Declaration on Cycling adopted this year.

Other key topics discussed included how to adapt our cities to modern needs while considering the needs of residents – providing more space for pedestrians, cyclists, and high-quality public transport that is environmentally sustainable, accessible, connected, inclusive, safe, and pleasant. Discussions also addressed how technology, data, and new approaches can bring real change for better quality of life in cities and how to effectively communicate sustainable mobility.

In an interactive session on future-focused urban mobility, with insights and strategies from the CIVITAS Initiative, Goran Lampelj from ODRAZ was one of the panelists. In the session on the electrification of urban mobility, Mateo Uravić from Ernst & Young presented the implementation of public transport in Križevci.

Before the Forum, various events, meetings, and workshops were organized. Network members participated in a workshop on improving the guidelines for develompemnt and implementation of SUMPs (Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans).

Additionally, ODRAZ, as the Network Secretariat, participated in the CIVINET network secretariats meeting, where discussion focused on strengthening collaboration. Representatives of the Secretariats also welcomed the new CIVINET Ukraine network.

 

If you want to know more about the conference conclusions, click HERE.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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