UN calls for sustainable transport solutions in Caspian Region
12 August 2019
- UN in Turkmenistan took part at the thematic session on transport cooperation within the first Caspian Economic Forum. The participants of the session included ministers and deputy ministers of transport of the Caspian states and adjacent countries, UNECE Executive Secretary Ms.Olga Algaerova, and heads of international transport related organizations.
The high-level panellists presented the latest achievements in transport area including infrastructure, logistics, road safety, digitalization among others. The speakers also noted the development of transport cooperation in the Caspian Sea impacts the social growth, stability and economic integration.
The participants emphasized that building modern infrastructure along the sea, road, rail and air routes, and creating enabling environment for efficient transportation of passengers and goods will facilitate the dynamic economic, trade, cultural and humanitarian cooperation among states and increase their investment attractiveness.
Reminding the participants of transport’s rising carbon footprint globally, the UN Resident Coordinator Ms Elena Panova called for application of sustainable transport solutions to reduce climate change impact that will contribute to accelerating progress on SDGs.
“The 2030 Agenda states that sustainable transport systems, along with universal access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy services, quality and resilient infrastructure, would build strong economic foundations for all countries. Through sustainable transport, we can make significant progress on the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Climate Agreement, improving the lives of billions of people around the world”, she stressed.
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