Driving Green: Solar-Powered Electric Mobility for Least Developed Countries and Small Island Developing States
13 November | 13:30 | International Solar Alliance Pavilion
This event presents preliminary findings of a study assessing the readiness of LDCs and SIDS for solar-powered electric mobility. It explores the integration of solar energy into e-mobility solutions, addressing key challenges and opportunities for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and fostering sustainable development. The session aims to outline an implementation framework, share best practices, and identify pilot projects for transitioning to solar-powered EVs in these vulnerable regions. This event is co-organized by Drive to Zero, and Global Director Stephanie Kodish will be a speaker and moderator.
Shifting Gears: Accelerating Delivery through Collaborative Action in Power, Industry, Transport, and Buildings
14 November | 15:45-18:45 | Blue Zone, Nasimi room
This high-level event will address the urgent need for a gear shift in international collaboration and collective action to accelerate the deployment of clean technologies across power, industry, transport, and buildings sectors. The event is organized by ITA and Breakthrough Agenda.
Opportunities for Heavy-Duty Trucks in Southeast Asia
15 November | 14:00 – 15:00 | Korea Pavilion (H12)
Join us for a focused session on opportunities for heavy-duty trucks in Southeast Asia, featuring insights from senior representatives of the Korea Environment Corporation, the United Nations University (UNU), and the International Energy Agency (IEA). The event will begin with three expert presentations, highlighting the latest developments and strategies for advancing zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles in the region. A panel discussion will follow, where panelists, including a representative from UNU and anticipated guests from a government with strong trade ties in East Asia, an HDV manufacturing industry leader, and Stephanie Kodish, Global Director for CALSTART/Drive to Zero, will explore pathways for zero-emission heavy-duty trucks, addressing the potential impacts on climate and environmental goals across East Asia.
Transport Community Reception
18 November | Time TBC | Hyatt Regency Baku
More information coming soon! This reception is co-hosted by Climate Compatible Growth Programme, FIA Foundation, and SLOCAT.
Breaking Barriers: A Networking Event to Bring Together the Zero-Emission Transport and Energy Sectors
19 November | 11:00-12:00 | WMB Pavilion Auditorium | Registration required
This event will bring together leaders from the transport and energy sectors to foster cross-sector collaboration. It will focus interactive networking, discussions on decarbonization strategies, and a group photo of Global MOU signatories and endorsers, promoting unity in shaping a sustainable future. Join us for a fully interactive networking event bringing together leaders from the energy and transport sectors, breaking down the silos that have traditionally kept these industries apart. As the world moves toward a sustainable future, this event serves as a dynamic event for cross-sector collaboration, breaking down the silos that have traditionally separated the energy and transport industries. This event is organized by CALSTART/Drive to Zero. Register here.
Urbanism, Transport, and Tourism Theme Day – 20 November
Implementation Lab | Freight Forward: Building Climate-Resilient Multimodal Supply Chains
20 November | 09:00-10:30 | Mugham, Blue Zone
Interaction roundtable discussion on what actions have improved the climate-resilience of transport corridors and supply chains, what are some GHG mitigation, trade and social co-benefits, and how can collaboration and partnerships take these climate solutions to scale? This event is co-organized by UNESCAP, Life Links, ITF, SLOCAT, WRI, IDDRI, IEA, Kuehne Foundation, IUC, ITF Workers, UN Habitat, UNCTAD, and The World Bank.
Bridging the Gaps: Advancing GHG Emissions Calculations and Reporting for a Decarbonised Transport Sector
20 November | 09:00-10:00 | We Mean Business Coalition Pavilion, Blue Zone |Open to public
The event will launch ITF’s new report and showcase existing solutions and convene governments, international organisations, and industry leaders to share insights, discuss policy interventions and explore opportunities for further collaboration that can strengthen GHG emissions accounting and reporting for the transport sector. This event is co-organized by ITF and Smart Freight Centre.
Urban Ministerial Meeting
20 November | 9:00 | Location TBC
Focus on multi-level climate action and announcement of the MAP Initiative. More information to come. This Presidency event is co-organized by UN Habitat.
ZE-Trucks and Buses: From Ambition to Regulation
20 November | 10:00 | Israeli Pavilion | Registration required
This closed-door event for senior government officials and industry leaders will feature interactive discussions, leading examples of ZE-HDV regulations, and small group conversations aimed at accelerating policy action. The workshop will provide participants with a platform to learn, collaborate, and contribute to achieving the 2030 and 2040 Global MOU targets for ZE-MHDVs. This workshop is co-organized by CALSTART/Drive to Zero and the Government of Israel. Closed-door event – register here.
Advancing E-Mobility and Renewable Energy Integration in SIDS: Synergies for Sustainable Future
20 November | 12:00-13:15 | IRENA Pavilion | Open to public
This event will focus on how e-mobility and renewable energy can be synergized to support Small Island Developing Nations (SIDS) in addressing their energy security, climate goals, and sustainable development priorities. The participating island countries will showcase how they are decarbonising transport with variable renewable energy supply integration and developing innovative business models to attract climate finance. This event is co-hosted by UNEP and the International Renewable Energy Agency.
Transport Ministerial Meeting
20 November | 11:00 | Location TBC
Focus on greening urban transport. More information to come. This event is co-organized by ITF and AZ Ministry for Digital Development and Transportation.
Greening Urban Transport
20 November | 11:00-12:30 | Blue Zone | Open to public
This Ministerial roundtable will serve as a thematic deep dive on Greening Urban Transport as part of the Ministerial Meeting on Climate and Urbanization. The roundtable will explore how to work across all levels of government and industry stakeholders, in collaboration with civil society, should work together to develop, deliver, and fund a sustainable urban transport system. Ministers will discuss strategies to ensure urban transport systems are resilient to climate shocks, integrating low-carbon infrastructure with nature-based solutions, and how to incorporate green urban transport systems into NDCs. This event is co-organized by the Government of Azerbaijan, ITF, and UNHABITAT.
Action Event: Raising Ambition for a Just and Equitable 1.5°C Pathway for Transport
20 November | 11:30-13:00 | Nasimi Blue Zone | Open to public
The event reflects on the transport sector’s response to the COP28 First Global Stocktake, focusing on just transition and doubling the share of energy-efficient, fossil-free land transport for people and goods by 2030. Looking ahead, it explores what it takes to strengthen the next round of NDCs to achieve these ambitious global commitments. This event is co-organized by ITF, SLOCAT, and Climate Champions Team.
Sustainable and Digital Middle Corridors and Beyond
20 November | 13:00-14:30 | Blue Zone
This high-level event aims to strengthen cooperation among key countries and international organizations to promote sustainable and digital transport solutions. This event is co-organized by the Government of Azerbaijan, UNECE and UNESCAP.