Transport ministers kick off global summit
Ministers with responsibility for transport from the 64 member countries of the International Transport Forum at the OECD and several invited guest countries will gather for a three-day summit in Leipzig, Germany from tomorrow, Wednesday, 24 May.
Under the theme “Transport Enabling Sustainable Economies”, ministers will discuss themes ranging from climate change to Ukraine and supply chain resilience to active mobility. More than 1300 delegates from around 80 countries are expected in Leipzig. The United Kingdom holds the Presidency. The programme is available on the Summit website here
At the Summit, the International Transport Forum will present its biennial projections for future transport demand and the associated CO2 emissions to 2050. TheA press release, a summary and the full report will be available from 09:00 Central European Summer Time (CEST) under this link.
The summit is an in-person event. Certain press conferences are held in a hybrid format. For a full list of media events here. For on-site accreditation for journalists please email us. Online media accreditation is no longer possible.
ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT FORUM
Who we are
The International Transport Forum is an intergovernmental organisation with 64 member countries. It acts as a think tank for transport policy and organises the Annual Summit of transport ministers. ITF is the only global body that covers all transport modes. The ITF is administratively integrated with the OECD yet politically autonomous.
What we do
ITF works for transport policies that improve peoples’ lives. Our mission is to foster a deeper understanding of the role of transport in economic growth, environmental sustainability, and social inclusion and to raise the public profile of transport policy.
How we do it
ITF organises global dialogue for better transport. We act as a platform for discussion and pre-negotiation of policy issues across all transport modes. We analyse trends, share knowledge and promote exchange among decision makersers and civil society. ITF’s Annual Summit is the world’s largest gathering of transport ministers and the leading global platform for dialogue on transport policy.
