The 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) will take place from 9 to 20 November 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye, bringing together world leaders, policymakers, businesses, researchers and civil society to accelerate global climate action. As one of the world’s key platforms for international climate negotiations, COP31 will focus on strengthening cooperation and turning climate commitments into tangible action. United Nations+1
Transport and mobility are essential to this transition. Decarbonising transport systems, accelerating electrification and scaling innovative solutions will be critical to reducing emissions and building more sustainable, liveable cities.
EIT Urban Mobility will contribute to these discussions through three sessions on 10 and 11 November, bringing expertise from across Europe’s mobility innovation ecosystem. Our representatives will explore how digital technologies, cross-sector collaboration and stronger governance can help accelerate the transition towards sustainable mobility and translate climate ambitions into measurable impact.
EIT Urban Mobility at COP31
Decarbonising road transport in low- and middle-income countries
10 November | 14.30–16.00 (UTC+3) | COP31 & online via YouTube
Road transport is one of the fastest-growing sources of CO₂ emissions in low- and middle-income countries. Reducing these emissions is essential to meeting global climate goals, cutting dependence on fossil fuel imports and strengthening energy autonomy.
This session will explore regulatory and non-regulatory measures to accelerate the uptake of zero-emission vehicles, alongside battery lifecycle management, raw material recovery and local decarbonisation initiatives.
Speakers:
- Bernadette Bergsma, Director of Communications & EU Affairs, EIT Urban Mobility.
- Tim Dallmann, Global Programs Director, International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT).
- Anannya Das Banerjee, Associate Director, Global South Center for Clean Transportation, University of California.
- Rob de Jong, Head of Transport Unit, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
- Norma Munguía, Director-General for Climate Action Policies, Ministry of Environment & Natural Resources (SEMARNAT).
Moderator: Jan Dusík, Deputy Director-General for Climate Action, European Commission.
The Future of Mobility: Artificial Intelligence, Digital Innovation and Sustainable Transport
10 November 2026 | 15.00 (UTC+3) | COP31
How can artificial intelligence and digital innovation accelerate the transition towards sustainable transport? This session will bring together experts from the transport, environmental and innovation ecosystems to discuss the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of mobility, exploring how technology can contribute to more sustainable transport systems.
Speakers:
- Martí Massot, Head of Innovation Hub South at EIT Urban Mobility.
- Catarina Selada, CEiiA – Engineering and Product Development Centre.
- Daniel Giorev, European Environment Agency (EEA).
- Jari Kauppila, International Transport Forum (ITF).
From pledges to delivery: How local and regional governments can unlock climate action at scale
11 November 2026 | 11.00–12.00 (UTC+3) | COP31 Portuguese Pavilion – Blue Zone
How do we turn climate ambitions into tangible action and measurable results? This panel will explore how multi-stakeholder cooperation, innovative financing and supportive regulatory frameworks can accelerate climate resilience and the transition towards low-carbon, inclusive communities.
The discussion will focus on three key enablers of implementation at scale: blended finance, multi-level governance and cross-sector partnerships, exploring how these can strengthen local climate leadership and connect local action with national and European climate goals.
Speakers:
- Martí Massot, Head of Innovation Hub South at EIT Urban Mobility.
- Adam Elman, Director of Sustainability, Google Europe, Middle East and Africa.
- Ana Venâncio, Municipal Director, Câmara Municipal de Cascais.
- Goksen Sahin, Senior Policy Advisor, ICLEI – LGMA.
- Volkan Demir, Secretary General, Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality.
The session will conclude with 15 minutes of networking and opportunities to connect with participants.