Transport ministers from across Europe and the Globe came together at the 70th anniversary session of UNECE’s Inland Transport Committee (ITC) to sign a ministerial resolution, which not only recognizes the 70 years of accomplishments of ITC but also commits to continuing to support the Committee in the future. The purpose of this anniversary session was to not only take stock of ITC’s past contributions to inland transport but also to decide on its future mission until 2030 at a time of profound changes, challenges and opportunities globally. The meeting involved more than 500 representatives from 89 countries across the globe.
The committee this year concluded with a number of important decisions that will affect the future of inland transport, including endorsing the resolution on “Embracing the new era for sustainable inland transport and mobility.” The resolution had been signed by 58 countries and the European Commissioner for Mobility and Transport, Violeta Bulc at the end of the ministerial meeting held on 21 February.
The resolution provides a collective affirmation of the relevance of the Committee for the advancement of the Sustainable Development Agenda through paving the way toward sustainable inland transport and mobility, and will ensure that it will be in a position to deliver a strong message and presence for the future inland transport.
For 70 years the ITC has been continuously working with governments, industry and policy makers to promote sustainable transport which is safe, clean and competitive, through the development of freight and personal mobility by inland transport modes, by improving traffic safety, environmental performance, energy efficiency, inland transport security and efficient service provision in the transport sector.
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