Today, November 26, we celebrate World Sustainable Transport Day – a day dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of safe, accessible and sustainable transport systems for people around the world. The General Assembly of the United Nations declared this day with the aim of highlighting the key role of transport in promoting economic growth, social well-being and international cooperation.
Transport, as the backbone of modern societies, plays a vital role in connecting people, facilitating trade and providing essential services. However, it also represents one of the biggest challenges in the fight against climate change, due to greenhouse gas emissions and pollution. Sustainable transport is recognized as a solution that enables balanced development – both for today’s generations and for future ones.
What is sustainable transport?
Sustainable transport refers to the transport of people and goods that is efficient, safe, environmentally friendly and socially inclusive. The goal is to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, preserve natural resources and improve the quality of life through resilient infrastructure.
In addition to reducing the impact on the climate and the environment, sustainable transport contributes to eradicating poverty, reducing inequality and promoting gender equality. At the same time, it helps build better connectivity between regions through intermodal systems, which include roads, railways, water and air corridors, the United Nations writes.
This year’s World Sustainable Transport Day invites governments, organizations and citizens to get involved through education, promotion of environmentally friendly solutions and discussion of future innovations. Holding workshops, presentations and exhibitions provides an opportunity to exchange best practices and strengthen global cooperation in this important segment of sustainable development.
World Sustainable Transport Day is not only a reminder of the challenges we face, but also a call to action to create a world where mobility does not come at the cost of nature and quality of life. Let’s use this day to work together to build a sustainable future.
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