Masterclass: Empowering Communities: Participatory Approaches for Inclusive and Climate-Resilient Urban Transportation at World Urban Forum

Workshop
This event has now finished.
  • Date and time: Tuesday 5 November 2024, 11am to 2pm
  • Location: In-person only
    Multipurpose room 10, Egypt International Exhibition Center, Cairo, Egypt
  • Audience: Open to staff, students (postgraduate researchers only)
  • Admission: Free admission, booking required

Event details

Host: Stockholm Environment Institute, University of York, High Volume Transport,
UKAID, UNEP

Join our workshop to deepen your understanding and practical skills in inclusive and climate-resilient transportation. Participants will explore the principles outlined in a Guidance Framework for Inclusive Climate-Resilient Transport Planning, understand
climate impacts, and learn about creative participatory tools such as digital storytelling, participatory mapping, and AI. Gain the knowledge and skills needed to drive positive change for an inclusive transport system that meets the needs of the many, not the few.

Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will:

  • Understand the impact of climate change on transportation in Africa
  • Utilize the Guidance Framework to promote inclusivity
  • Employ participatory tools effectively
  • Implement strategies for inclusive and resilient transportation planning amidst climate challenges

Panelist

  • Dr. Gary Haq | Senior Research Fellow | Stockholm Environment Institute - University of York | United Kingdom |
  • Prof Steve Cinderby | Senior Research Fellow | Stockholm Environment Institute - University of York | United Kingdom |
  • Janene Tuniz | Associate Programme Officer | United Nations Environment Programme | Kenya |
  • Cassilde Muhoza | Research Fellow | Stockholm Environment Institute - Africa | Kenya |