<p>At this high-level event key regulators from across the global will discuss challenges and opportunities for decarbonizing road transport. The event is co-organised by the European Commission and the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). The objective is to underline the need for more ambitious action towards low- and zero-emission mobility.</p>
- climate change | emission trading | climate change policy | international cooperation
- Wednesday 12 September 2018, 15:00 - 17:30 (CEST)
Practical information
- When
- Wednesday 12 September 2018, 15:00 - 17:30 (CEST)
- Languages
- English
Description
Global Climate Action Summit
At this high-level event key regulators from across the global will discuss challenges and opportunities for decarbonizing road transport. The event is co-organised by the European Commission and the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). The objective is to underline the need for more ambitious action towards low- and zero-emission mobility.
High-level panelists will share main lessons learnt and present their on-going initiatives to accelerate the transition towards a decarbonised road transport sector. There will be two panels, one on light-duty vehicles, one on heavy-duty vehicles.
Date & time: 12 September 2018, 1:00-3:30pm
Location: Marriott Union Square, 480 Sutter Street, San Francisco, California
Event outline
Welcome
- Opening remarks from Mauro Petriccione, Director-General, DG CLIMA, European Commission, and Drew Kodjak, Executive Director, ICCT
Panel I: Light-duty vehicles
- Officials from the European Commission, California, Canada and China will discuss lessons learnt and present new initiatives
Networking break
Panel II : Heavy-duty vehicles
- Officials from the European Commission, California and Canada will discuss lessons learnt and present new initiatives
Each panel will be followed by an open discussion
Closing remarks from Mauro Petriccione, Director-General, DG CLIMA, European Commission
Space is limited. Please RSVP by registering at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/clean-efficient-and-electric-transportation-solutions-at-the-gcas-tickets-48932770233
Location
Global Climate Action Summit Marriott Union Square, 480 Sutter Street, San Francisco, California