In recent years, emissions in the road transport sector have steadily increased, making it the only sector where this trend has been observed. The connections between transportation and health, as well as broader co-benefits, have long been acknowledged in European partnerships and policies. Most recently, this was emphasized in the Budapest Declaration adopted by countries in the WHO European Region, which highlights the importance of promoting healthy, safe, climate-friendly, and inclusive mobility and transport.
Now that we have these favorable conditions in place, the question arises of how we can use them to bring about transformative change in Europe through local clean transport solutions that prioritize health, safety, and climate-friendliness. The European Public Health Alliance (EPHA) is hosting an informative event to explore these crucial interdependencies between clean mobility policies and health outcomes. These are seen as essential for driving transformative change from the city level to the European level beyond 2024.
During this event, participants will have the opportunity to delve into why prioritizing health in mobility planning is vital for achieving sustainable, affordable, accessible, and healthy transport solutions for everyone. The discussions will aim to highlight the importance of integrating health considerations into transportation strategies to create a more sustainable and inclusive future. Following the event, there will be a networking lunch where participants can continue to connect and exchange ideas.
