WUF 12: Event

Sustainable mobility in the metropolis: how can local actions support a mobility transition in mega-cities?

A south-south exchange between Greater Cairo region and Metro-Manilla

Mega-cities and urban agglomerations are built around mobility nodes and corridors that were normally shaped by the rise of motorization in the past decade. In the global south, mega-cities often sprawl at a pace faster than urban mobility planning can catch up with, and under the pressure of providing transport means for the masses, a transition for climate-ready mobility, resilient systems, or emission-reduction often falls short on the list of priorities. On a large scale, investment in improving public transportation is indisputable whether to keep the cities running or to provide equitable and more climate-friendly access to mobility saving space and energy resources consumed by individual motorized vehicles.

The session will showcase tools and solutions in which cities can approach multi-level mobility planning, while engaging their local communities. The discussion will provide comparative context and cases from the Greater Cairo region and Metro Manila, two metropolitan areas with more than 15 million inhabitants, that are expanding their sustainable mobility networks from large to micro-scale.

Keynote Speaker

Prof. Carlos Moreno

Prof. Carlos Moreno, Scientific Director of Chaire ETI “Entrepreneurship Territory Innovation” IAE Paris Sorbonne, University Paris1 Panthéon – IAA, International Academy of ArchitectureProf Carlos Moreno

Carlos Moreno is a distinguished Franco-Colombian urban planner and professor. He is best known for pioneering the “15-Minute City” concept, which promotes sustainable, human-centric urban living. His work has earned international acclaim, including the Obel Award 2021 and the UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour 2022. 

Moderator

Tu My Tran

Tu My Tran, Head of sustainable mobility at ICLEI – Local governments for sustainabilityProfile Picture of Tu My Tran

Tu My Tran leads the sustainable mobility program at ICLEI, focusing on decarbonization, last-mile logistics, digitalization, and active mobility. With a background in international relations on global economics and social affairs, Tu My brings extensive urban expertise from Europe, Asia Pacific, and Africa.

Speaker

Jose Edgardo Gomez Jr.

Jose Edgardo Gomez Jr.,Head of sustainable mobility at ICLEI – Local governments for sustainabilityProfile Picture of Jose Edgardo Gomes Jr

Mr. Gomez has doctorate degree in public administration from the University of the Philippines, wherein he also teaches in its School of Urban and Regional Planning. His research interests include urbanism, spatial planning, streetscape sociology, waterfront development, and resilient cities.

Ahmed El-Dorghamy

Ahmed El-Dorghamy, Basic Services and Climate Change Programme Officer at UN-Habitat Egypt Ahmed El Dorghamy profile pic

El-Dorghamy has over 15 years of experience in various environmental and developmental organizations. He was part of the study team for Cairo’s 4th metro line, and developed multiple policy studies on sustainable mobility, green infrastructure and air pollution.

Mohamed Hegazy

Mohamed Hegazy, Co-founder and CEO of Transport for Cairo (TFC) Mohames Hegazy profile picture

Hegazy is the Founder and Director of Transport for Cairo (TfC). TfC provides strategic advisory consultancy services, data, tech and research to improve urban mobility in emerging cities. Mohamed led more than 50 projects with data-driven methodologies and was the transport lead in the Climate champions team.

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