A joint event by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), Transport for Cairo, and the Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation at the World Urban Forum, 4-8 November 2024, Cairo, Egypt 

Date: Wednesday 6 November 2024 
Time: 9am-10:30am Egypt / 7am-10:30am UTC
Location: Voices from Cities - Room B 
Livestream: Details will be published on the World Urban Forum website closer to the event

Cities are at the heart of creating a sustainable world. Transport-related emissions have a significant share in overall emissions and curtailing them is crucial to enable a healthy lifestyle.  

This event will consider how connecting transport and land use systematically enables cities to become more sustainable and inclusive. It will showcase the potential of electric mobility to make investments more attractive and inclusive. The status and challenges of EV adoption in emerging economies will be discussed and the need for support from city governments will be assessed.  

The multidisciplinary panel features speakers from cities, sharing firsthand experiences, as well as leading organisations in the field, establishing baselines and seeking to improve the quality of life through investments in sustainable infrastructure.  

Developing suitable policies and infrastructure is crucial to facilitate an efficient EV ecosystem and thus ensure a seamless transition. City governments will take a leading role in facilitating prerequisite EV infrastructure such as charging stations and dedicated parking. This will enhance access to finance, availability of technology and social acceptance, thereby accelerating the wide-scale adoption of EVs.  

Investing in sustainable transport infrastructure is a winning solution for cities looking to harness the economic potential of its inhabitants. There is a need to ensure that cities take a sustainable and resilient approach towards the development of their infrastructure - one that aims for positive social, economic, gender and environmental impacts.