Catalyst Mobility’s Drive to Zero at COP31

Nov 9, 2026 - Nov 20, 2026

At COP31, Catalyst Mobility’s Global Drive to Zero will spotlight how zero-emission trucks and buses deliver economically, from an industrial competitiveness standpoint, and from a jobs, clean air, and climate standpoint—particularly in the midst of a global diesel crisis. Join us in support of the COP31 “35 by 35 pledge” as we “drive implementation through cooperation and collective action” via the Global MOU on Zero-Emission Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles and the Global Green Road Corridors Initiative (GGRC).


Tuesday, 10 November

15:15 – 16:15 | Convening a Network for Zero-Emission Freight: e-Dutra and the Global MOU

📍 Mutirão Room, Brazil Pavilion – Blue Zone
Host: Catalyst Mobility – Global Drive to Zero

Exploring Brazil’s e-Dutra corridor and how government-industry partnerships can accelerate implementation and investment.

18:30–20:00 | Scaling Global Road Freight Electrification

📍 Side Event Room 5 – HATTUŞA, UNFCCC Blue Zone
Co-organizers: Catalyst Mobility – Drive to Zero, International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), and Smart Freight Centre (SFC)

A high-level ministerial session and official side event bringing together ministers, industry leaders, and implementing agencies to showcase progress in scaling zero-emission freight. In spotlight will be Global Green Road Corridors, the Potsdam Principles, new partnerships, and new Global MOU signatories.


Friday, 13 November

Time TBA | e-Dutra: From Ambition to Implementation of a Zero-Emission Transportation Corridor in Brazil

📍 International Transport Pavilion – Blue Zone
Host: Brazilian Business Council for Sustainable Development (CEBDS)

Showcasing progress and partnerships toward implementing Brazil’s e-Dutra corridor.

18:00–19:30 | Freight Mixer: Breaking Barriers Between the Zero-Emission Freight, Logistics and Energy Sectors

📍 Transport Pavilion – Blue Zone
Co-hosts: Catalyst Mobility – Global Drive to Zero, Kuehne Foundation, and Institute for Sustainable Development and International Relations (IDDRI)

An interactive networking session connecting the freight, logistics, energy, and policy communities to exchange experiences and explore opportunities for collaboration.


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