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Rail and Public Transport brought into the spotlight with transport event at the annual United Nations Conference on Climate change in Nairobi. (November 2006)

Presentations - Special Transport Event focussing on railways and public transport COP 12/MOP 2: Nairobi Conference

14th november 2006 14:00-16:00

14:00 : UN-Habitat Urban Public Transport Strategic Activities - Sara Candiracci (Presentation soon to come) UN-Habitat

14:30: An overview of public transport in Africa – with examples - Heather Allen Sustainable Development Manager UITP (the International Association of Public Transport)

14:50: Ongoing energy efficiency activities in the rail sector - examples - Margrethe Sagevik Environmental Coordinator UIC (International Union or Railways)

15:10: Interventions from the floor

15:30-16:00: Questions and debate

16:00: Coffee/tea and refreshments

16:30-18:30

16:30: Opening remarks

16:35-17:00: Mass transit systems: benefits for the climate - Dr Lew Fulton United Nations Environment Programme Division of GEF Coordination (Presentation soon to come)

17:00-17:15: Brief overview of status of the railways and the Kyoto mechanisms and European Emission Trading Scheme - with examples on emissions reduction - Margrethe Sagevik Environmental Coordinator UIC (International Union of Railways)

17:15-17:30: The commitment of the railway supply sector - Suzanne l’Ami International Manager UNIFE, (Union of European Railway Industries)

17:30-18:00: The potential for reducing transport emissions from urban public transport - Heather Allen Sustainable Development Manager, UITP (International Association of Public Transport) (Presentation soon to come)

18:00-18:30: Debate

18:30-19:30: Cocktail

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