Action versus Inaction facing Climate Change: the 2nd Symposium

May 31 - June 3, 2025

Hotel Europe, Zinal, Switzerland

The event is generously sponsored by the Modus foundation

Decarbonizing Urban Mobility

Chair: Damien Cataldi (Modus Foundation)

Urban mobility accounts for a significant share of global greenhouse gas emissions, with the transport sector contributing approximately 24% of global CO₂ emissions (International Energy Agency). Within cities, passenger cars are responsible for about 45% of these emissions (IPCC), highlighting the critical need for innovative and sustainable mobility solutions. This workshop focuses on addressing this challenge by fostering collaboration and developing actionable strategies for decarbonizing urban transportation systems.

By addressing the decarbonization of urban mobility, this workshop underscores the critical role of cities in combating climate change while improving air quality, public health, and urban livability.

  • Moshe Ben-Akiva (MIT)
  • Michel Bierlaire (EPFL)
  • Nicolas Borzykowski (Office cantonal des transports)
  • Jonas Eliasson (Swedish Transport Admin. & Linköping Univ.)
  • Romano Elliot (University of Geneva)
  • Alexis Gumy (LISER)
  • Stainer Lottie (UITP)
  • Daniel Reck (transports publics genevois)