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Paris/Leipzig, 23 May 2013 New record low in road deaths    Fatalities among pedestrians and two-wheel drivers decline more slowly than car passengers / Disparities between high and lower income countries Paris/Leipzig, 23 May 2013 Japanese Airport wins Transport Achievement Award    Global Summit of Transport Ministers recognises Osaka’s New Kansai International Airport Company for innovative funding approach. Paris/Leipzig, 23 May 2013 California researcher honoured by Global Summit of Transport Ministers  Berkley Ph.D. candidate Laura Schewel is Young Researcher of the Year for her paper “Shop ‘till we drop: An analysis of retail goods movement”.. Award-winning Paper : “Shop ‘Till We Drop: A Historical and Policy Analysis of Retail Goods Movement in the US” Paris/Leipzig, 23 May 2013 Global Summit of Transport Ministers calls for better transport funding in view of growing mobility demand   “Funding transport is a major challenge for transport policy today. The demand for mobility through high-quality transport networks and services is growing fast”, Ministers state in a joint Declaration on Funding Transport agreed today during their 2013 Summit in Leipzig, Germany. .       Paris/Leipzig, 22 May 2013 Transport Ministers discuss funding dilemma at global summit   Exploding mobility demand and tight public budgets pose a challenge for providing adequate transport infrastructure for citizens and busines.. Paris, 11 April 2013 New Initiative for Fewer Road Deaths in Caribbean. The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the International Transport Forum (ITF) at the OECD are joining forces to foster a twinning initiative between Jamaica and the United Kingdom to promote the implementation of best practices in road safety data collection.. Paris, 11 March 2013 Reminder. Only 5 days left to submit applications for the 2013 Transport Achievement Award of the International Transport Forum. The closing date for applications for the 2013 Transport Achievement Award of the International Transport Forum is 15th March 2013. Paris, 25 February 2013 International Award to Reward Funding Transport Solutions The 2013 Transport Achievement Award Call for Applications was launched in Paris as part of the run-up to the International Transport Forum’s 2013 Summit on “Funding Transport”. The Award will be officially presented at the Summit on 22-24 May 2013 in Leipzig, Germany, in the presence of Transport Ministers from around the globe. Paris, 08 February 2013 Exhibition of road safety innovation. Present your latest life-saving research at the 2013 Summit. At the ITF 2013 Summit, 22-24 May 2013, in Leipzig, a special “Exhibition of Road Safety Innovation” will highlight new trends in road safety research.  ITF invites those engaged in the development of innovative practices, technologies or policies that will make the world’s roads safer to present their work at the Exhibition. Paris, 04 February 2013 Apply now! Media Travel Programme to Global Summit of Transport Ministers The Media Travel Programme was designed to enable non-European journalists to come to Leipzig to report and to build knowledge about the issues discussed through exposure to the high-level debates Paris, 14 January 2013 Saving lives with better road safety indicators Study calls for a more standardised approach for estimating the benefits of road safety initiatives Paris, 26 November 2012 Apply Now for the 2013 Young Researcher of the Year Award Transport Research Prize of the International Transport Forum at the OECD Paris, 22 November 2012 12 Ways to Make Roads Safer for Pedestrians New international report highlights ways for policy makers to improve walking conditions for more liveable cities Paris, 17 September 2012 Trends in Transport: 2012 Edition with latest data out now Authoritative, up-to-date statistical data on global transport developments following the 2008 financial crisis from the International Transport Forum Paris, 16 August 2012 New Secretary-General takes office Internationally renowned academic José Viegas of Portugal is new chief executive of global transport policy body Paris, 19 June 2012 New Road Safety Database for Latin America and the Caribbean The development of effective, evidence-based road safety policies is at the heart of a new initiative. Paris, 4 May 2012 Transport Ministers declare determination to improve global connectivity Ministers from 53 countries end three-day Annual Summit in Germany – Chile joins Forum as first South American country. Read the Declaration in full | Version française     Paris, 3 May 2012 Chile joins International Transport Forum Chile is the first member of intergovernmental transport-policy body from South America Paris, 3 May 2012 Transport Ministers pick new Head of global transport policy body José Viegas of Portugal is Secretary-General-elect of the International Transport Forum Paris, 3 May 2012 Better connected transport will drive greener growth OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría launched today the Transport Outlook 2012 during the Annual Summit of Transport Ministers from the 53 member countries held in Leipzig, Germany. Paris, 3 May 2012 London project wins 2012 Transport Achievement Award Transport for London, the Association of Train Operating Companies and Cubic, from the United Kingdom, receive the Award for taking London’s famous Oyster card smart ticketing scheme to a new level. Paris, 3 May 2012 Hong Kong geographer wins 2012 Young Researcher of the Year Award Ms. Wing Yee Winnie LAM, a Chinese national, is the winner of the International Transport Forum’s 2012 Young Researcher of the Year Award. Read the winning paper Paris, 2 May 2012 Road Deaths: Latest traffic safety data released Drop in road fatalities accelerated in 2010, developments less positive in 2011, according to the newly-released IRTAD Road Safety Annual Report Paris, 2 May 2012 Transport Ministers meet for global summit Annual conference in Germany, which kicks off on 2nd May 2012 to focus on better connectivity. Paris, 10 April 2012 Shortlist for 2012 Young Researcher Award announced International Transport Forum to honour outstanding research on transport connectivity Paris, 2 April 2012 Shortlist for 2012 Transport Achievement Award announced From 2012 applications, the Award Jury has short-listed projects from Australia, Austria, Denmark, Germany, Japan, Singapore and the United Kingdom, for their very high quality as potentially worthy of the Transport Achievement Award Paris, 27 March 2012 Reminder: Early registration discount ends 1 April Only six days remain to register for the 2012 Summit on Seamless Transport at a reduced fee Paris, 24 February 2012 Gain high-level visibility for your transport research Free exhibition for first 10 selected applications Paris, 21 February 2012 Transport Achievement Award: only 8 days remaining for submissions Applications accepted until 28 February deadline Paris, 20 February 2012 Travel Grant for journalists to attend Transport Ministers’ Summit Registration open now - deadline for applications 16 March Paris, 2 February 2012 Apply now for Transport Achievement Award Deadline for submissions is 28 February Paris, 31 January 2012 Deadline extension for Transport Researcher Award Young Researcher Award deadline extended to 17 February 2012 Paris, 16 January 2012 Ministers to meet in May for Summit on Seamless Transport Registration opens for the International Transport Forum's 2012 Summit - early registration discount until 1 April... Paris, 12 December 2011 International Award to Honour Seamless Transport Solutions The 2012 Transport Achievement Award Call for Applications was launched on 12 December 2012. The 2012 Transport Achievement Award will honour a project, initiative or product that demonstrates how the vision of seamless transport can become reality... Paris, 17 November 2011 "Carole Coune resigns" The International Transport Forum regrets to announce the resignation of its Secretary General, Ms Carole COUNE, on 15 November 2011... Paris/Mexico, 26 September 2011 "Transport is Critical for Green Growth" Carole Coune, Secretary General of the International Transport Forum at the OECD, stresses role of transport for environmentally responsible development in keynote speech at the XXIVth World Road Congress in Mexico today.... Paris, 3 August 2011 Carole Coune leads International Transport Forum New Secretary General assumes office, meets German Transport Minister on first official visit...    Paris, 11 July 2011 New Study on Car Subsidy Schemes Car fleet renewal schemes introduced in the US, France and Germany fell short of their potential to deliver on environmental and safety objectives, according to a new report published by the International Transport Forum at the OECD and the FIA Foundation...        Paris, 8 June 2011 New Report: Improving Economic Regulation in Transport A newly published study from the International Transport Forum focuses on how to achieve effective independent regulation of transport infrastructure and how to reconcile independence with the legitimate control of policy by the executive part of government... Paris/Leipzig, 27 May 2011 China to join International Transport Forum Vice-Transport Minister of China,  GAO Hongfeng makes declaration at annual summit of global Transport Ministers to join International Transport Forum at the OECD ... Paris/Leipzig, 27 May 2011 Belgian Carole Coune to succeed Jack Short as Secretary General of International Transport Forum at OECD At summit, Transport Ministers elect new head of global transport policy body... Paris, 26 May 2011 Combating road deaths moves up on global policy agenda At annual summit of transport ministers, International Transport Forum presents contributions to UN Decade of Action for Road Safety...    Paris, 26 May 2011 “Better Bus Ride” presented with 2011 Transport Achievement Award Arriva Denmark will receive the award for its “Better Bus Ride” Project at a ceremony during the annual summit of Transport Ministers held in Leipzig, Germany.. ...    Paris/Leipzig, 25 May 2011 Transport Outlook 2011 launched Transport Outlook 2011 focuses on what is probably the biggest single challenge transport faces: How to meet the needs of a rapidly growing world population that will soon reach 9 billion people, and in a way that is sustainable?”...    Paris/Leipzig, 25 May 2011 Young Researcher of the Year lauded at Summit of Transport Ministers Canadian researcher based at University of California wins prestigious international award for identifying influences that shape sustainable mobility decisions....    Paris, 25 May 2011 Transport Ministers meet in Germany for global summit Annual gathering with private sector leaders to focus on “Transport for Society” ...    Paris, 24 May 2011 Jaime Lerner, urban planning legend, to receive Leadership in Transport Award Jaime Lerner, visionary urban planner from Brazil and pioneer of globally successful public transport ideas, will be presented with the award at the annual summit of transport ministers from around the globe in Leipzig, Germany, on 26 May....    Paris, 23 May 2011 2011 Transport Achievement Award: Winner announced Arriva Denmark wins prestigious transport prize Special mentions for Istanbul Rapid Bus Transit, Turkey, and DHL Global Forwarding, Germany...    Paris, 17 May 2011 Why do consumers buy electric cars? Canadian researcher based at University of California wins prestigious international award for identifying influences that shape sustainable mobility decisions...        Paris, 9 May 2011 Global Summit of Transport Ministers: Online Media Registration Now Open Media representatives are cordially invited to attend the 2011 summit of the International Transport Forum at the OECD. All parts of the programme, with the exception of the ministerial session itself, a re open to the media. Simultaneous translation from and into English, French, German, Russian and, for some panels, Spanish will be provided... Paris, 4 May 2011 Shortlist for 2011 Transport Achievement Award announced The Transport Achievement Award honours transport projects that have demonstrated excellence in meeting the transport needs of their clients and “put people first”.From this year's applications, the Award Jury has short-listed projects from Denmark, Mexico, Germany, Turkey, Canada and the United Kingdom... Paris, 3 May 2011 Improving the Practice of Transport Project Appraisal A new publication highlights international best practice in cost-benefit analysis of transport infrastructure projects. It includes papers on the way CBA is used in three countries – France, Mexico and the United Kingdom – and how it is evolving in response to changing policy priorities... Paris, 2 May 2011 Candidates from Canada, Portugal, Spain, Turkey shortlisted for Research Award From 40 entries representing 22 nationalities and research institutions from 16 countries, the jury has shortlisted four papers... Paris, 8 April 2011 Speakers announced for International Transport Forum 2011 A first group of top-notch speakers for the International Transport Forum’s 2011 summit are now official. Among them are Jeffrey Sachs, world-renowned economist and special advisor to UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, Peter Voser, CEO of Royal Dutch Shell, and sustainable urban planning legend Jaime Lerner, former Governor of Paraná province, Brazil. Also among the prominent thinkers and decision makers speaking at the global summit will be Jeremy Rifkin, author of “The Third Industrial Revolution” and Enrique Peñalosa, former Mayor of Bogotá (Colombia) and a key advocate of “liveable communities” and industry leaders Thomas Enders, CEO Airbus, and Dieter Zetsche, CEO of Daimler AG...            Paris, 4 April 2011 Transport for Society: Debating Mobility for the 21st Century. Media Invitation Media representatives are welcome to cover the 2011 summit, to be held in Leipzig, 25- 27 May. All sections of the programme are public, with the exception of the ministerial session, which will be followed by a press conference. The conference language is English; simultaneous translation will be provided in French, German and Russian. A fully equipped media centre will be available...        Paris, 28 March 2011 Future mobility takes centre stage in May Germany is moving into the focus of the global discussion on the future of mobility for a ten-day period, with three major international events between 18 and 28 May. The organisers are the International Transport Forum of the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development), the tyre manufacturer Michelin, and the energy company Shell.....    Paris, 17 February 2011 Ministers meet to debate "Transport for Society" Registration is now open for the International Transport Forum’s 2011 summit, to be held from 25-27 May. in Leipzig.... "Future transport systems will have to meet the aspirations of about 9 billion people, most of whom will live in cities. In addition, rising incomes will place high expectations on transport services," said Jack Short, Secretary General, International Transport Forum...     Paris, 4 February 2011 Breakthrough in Truck Licence Dispute Welcomed Jack Short, Secretary General of the International Transport Forum, expressed his satisfaction on the breakthrough in the impasse over the organisation’s multilateral license system as Russia lifted restrictions on cross-border road transport and signed a bilateral agreement with Poland... Paris, 25 January 2011 International Agencies Promote Global Revolution in Vehicle Fuel Economy A target to improve average fuel economy for the entire global light duty vehicle fleet by at least 50% by 2050 is achievable using existing cost effective technologies, according to a new report commissioned by the Global Fuel Economy Initiative (GFEI)... Paris, 24 January 2011 Prizeworthy: Mobility Solutions that Put People First   Showing how they are putting people first in transport is the challenge for applicants of the 2011 Transport Achievement Award, offered jointly by ITF,  the International Association for Public Transport (UITP), the European Association for Forwarding, Transport, Logistics and Customs Services (CLECAT) and the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA). ... Paris, 14 December 2010 Climate Change: Cancún Agreements Will Not Increase Pressure on Transport to Reduce Emissions   "The Cancun Agreements decided at COP 16 may have given new impetus to a stalled UN negotiating process but will  have no direct impact on continued global growth of transport CO2 emissions”, commented Jack Short ITF Secretary General. ... Paris, 7 December 2010 Drugs and Driving: New International Study  While well established policies exist to combat drunk driving, drug use by motorists is much more difficult to fight - there are many different substances involved, and some of them are even legal as medication. A new report by the International Transport Forum shines a spotlight on this complex issue. . ...             Paris, 7 December 2010 Statistics Brief: Recovery in Global Freight Uncertain According to latest data compiled by the International Transport Forum on global freight flows since the financial crisis of 2008, recovery is uncertain and weak: In road, rail, and sea transport, current freight levels are below pre-crisis volumes - only air cargo has recovered from the strong crisis-induced drop that hit freight volumes in all modes. ... Paris, 15 September 2010 A Record Decade for Road Safety The most recent figures on road fatalities in 33 countries show a steep drop for 2000 to 2009. But the number of deadly motorcycle accidents increased in many countries - and 90 per cent of road-related deaths occur in the poorer parts of the world...     Leipzig, Paris, 27 May 2010 How to evacuate a big city: International Transport Forum Young Researcher of the Year Award 2010 goes to young Egyptian innovator 27-year-old Egyptian Hossam Abdelgawad, who is a PhD-candidate from the University of Toronto, Canada, receives the ITF Young Researcher of the Year Award 2010 for his study, which offers a novel approach to the mass evacuation of major cities in case of a catastrophe..     Leipzig, Paris, 27 May 2010 Winners of the Award for Outstanding Innovation in Public Transport Announced. The winners of their joint Award for Outstanding Innovation in Public Transport have been announced today by the International Transport Forum (ITF) and the International Association of Public Transport (UITP), two of the leading international voices in the global transport sector....     Leipzig, Paris, 26 May 2010 The Future of Global Transport. Growing population, increasing urbanisation and higher incomes will boost demand for transport and put great pressure on transport systems around the globe. This is one of the key findings of Transport Outlook 2010, an annual study published today by the International Transport Forum at the OECD....       Leipzig, Paris, 26 May 2010 Global Mobility Summit convenes in Leipzig, Germany. Headlined Transport and Innovation: Unleashing the Potential, the annual three-day summit organised by the International Transport Forum, an intergovernmental organisation within the OECD, kicks off on 26th May with a keynote speech by famous Swiss aviator Bertrand Piccard,...    Paris, 19 May 2010 New data on major trends in the transport sector. International Transport Forum releases annual statistics update. The global economic crisis and the collapse of world trade in 2009 had a major impact on the transport sector, according to first-hand statistical figures for 2009 published by the International Transport Forum (ITF) at the OECD.. Paris, 19 May 2010 Record Low in Road Deaths. International Transport Forum puts figure at less than 150 000 for first time ever in the 52 Member countries, excluding India. According to data released by the Paris based organization, which is part of the OECD family, road fatalities recorded the biggest decrease since 1990 with a drop of 8.9% in 2008 compared to 2007..    Paris, 19 May 2010 Drop in global travel volume leads to cut in transport emissions. A drop in travel volumes in the wake of the global economic crisis has decreased Greenhouse gas emissions from the transport sector in many countries. The long-term trend, however, continues to be towards an increase in CO2 emissions from travel activity, according to a new report released by the International Transport Forum... Paris, 12 May 2010 Costs of unreliable transport rival those of congestion. A new report released by the International Transport Forum calls for more emphasis on the concept of reliability. Findings by ITF suggest that costs incurred as a result of unreliable transport may rival those generated by congestion... Paris, 5 May 2010 German President to address global mobility summit. The German head of state, Federal President Horst Köhler, is the latest addition to the list of prominent speakers and panelists who will be attending the third International Transport Forum, to be held from May 26-28 in Leipzig, Germany... Paris, 30 April 2010 Shortlist for Young Researchers Award announced. Five young researchers from Canada, Greece, Germany and Italy have been shortlisted for the Young Researcher Award of Forum 2010 for their work on innovation in transport...       Paris, 20 April 2010 Transport Ministers to Debate Volcano Air Traffic Crisis at Meeting in May. The possible consequences and lessons to be drawn from the worst disruption of air transport since the 9/11 attacks will be on the agenda at the ITF annual summit in Leipzig..       Paris, 16 April 2010 Bertrand Piccard to address 2010 International Transport Forum. The Initiator and Chairman of Solar Impulse, who aims to circle the globe in a solar-powered plane, will be a keynote speaker at the global transport summit on innovation ..          Paris, 25 March 2010 The Media Accreditation Process has Started for the International Transport Forum 2010 to be held in Leipzig, Germany, 26-28 May. Ministers from 52 countries to discuss the future of transport..       Paris, Genoa. 8 March 2010 Harnessing ICT for Better Coordination in Global Supply Chains Experts gathered for this Round Table will discuss how to overcome lack of coordination between actors involved in the efficient transport of goods and supply chains, as well as innovations such as open access web based services ... Paris, Brussels. 17 December 2009 Public Transport: New Award to Recognise Outstanding Innovation ITF and UITP issue a call to public transport-related organisations to be acknowledged for their successful innovative approaches that improve public transport systems... Paris, Copenhagen. 14 December 2009 ITF Brings Transport to the Climate Table in Copenhagen. "There are low-cost opportunities for GHG emission reductions in transport and a surprising number of them can actually save money by reducing fuel expenditures" according to Jack Short, ITF Secretary General... Paris, 8 December 2009 ITF Identifies Opportunities for Cutting Transport CO2 Emissions. At the COP15 Conference ITF will put the focus on cost-effectiveness policies for reducing GHG emissions from transport and will present preliminary findings from a new ITF research report....    Moscow, Paris, 19 November 2009 Russian Road Safety has Improved Significantly said Jack Short, at the UN/WHO Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety, in Moscow. ... Moscow, Paris, 19 November 2009 Make Reducing Road Casualities a Priority said Jack Short, at the First Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety, held in Moscow on 19-20 November 2009.    Madrid, Paris, 18 November 2009 Links between Research and Transport Policy Need to be Strengthened said Jack Short, at the conclusion of the International Transport Forum's 18th International Symposium on Transport Economics and Policy, held in Madrid on 16-18 November 2009... Paris, 22 October 2009 Lower Blood Alcohol Levels Can Save Lives said Jack Short, welcoming the proposal in Ireland to reduce blood alcohol limits to 0.5 g/l ... Geneva, 28 September 2009 TRANSPark: The trucking industry's online one-stop-shop IRU and ITF launch a web-based platform providing a full range of services to all actors involved in goods transport by road ...       Paris, 22 September 2009 Asia Needs to Act on Road Crashes 4th International IRTAD Conference on Road Safety, Seoul, Korea, 16-17 September 2009 Paris, 17 September 2009 Jack Short: Electric Vehicles are no Short-Term Solution Improvements of Combustion Engines Needed and Feasible also available in German Paris, 15 September 2009 The Bottom has been Reached said Jack Short at a meeting of Nordic and Baltic Ministers of Transport in Riga, Latvia Paris, 22 July 2009 Road Safety Improved in 2008 Road fatalities in most countries show a large reduction in 2008 compared to the previous year. Paris, Leipzig. 29 May 2009 The Transport sector confident of providing transport's central role in stimulating economies around the world ITF 2009 closes - 800 delegates including 52 Transport Ministers have discussed the global challenges and future of transport during four intensive days. also available in German Paris, Leipzig. 29 May 2009 Key Ministerial Messages of ITF 2009 52 Ministers of Transport from ITF member states convene around the theme "Transport for a Global Economy: Challenges and Opportunities in the Downturn" Paris, Leipzig. 28 May 2009 Finding ways forward for global transport in the face of the economic downturn 52 Ministers and top business leaders from around the world convene at the main political meeting of ITF 2009 in Leipzig. also available in German Paris, Leipzig. 26 May 2009 International Transport Forum 2009 "Transport for a Global Economy: Challenges and Opportunities in the Downturn" has opened in Leipzig With more than 700 attendees from politics, industry, science and civil society ITF is the world's largest transport summit. also available in German Paris, 22 May 2009 Re-thinking global transport in the face of the economic downturn We hope that the International Transport Forum will find answers to some of the most difficult challenges our sector has ever faced" said ITF Secretary General, Jack Short "and provide some solutions for ways out of the current crisis". also available in German Paris and Berlin, 19 May 2009 Deutsche Bahn CEO Rüdiger Grube to attend the 2009 International Transport Forum He will participate in a panel with Ministers and business representatives on 28th May on "Transport and the Downturn". also available in German Paris and Berlin, 24 April 2009 "New thinking in the face of the economic downturn required" Presentation of the 2009 International Transport Forum Programme in Berlin by ITF Secretary General Jack Short, together with German Minister of Transport Wolfgang Tiefensee and the Turkish Minister of Transport Binali Yildirim also available in German Paris, 15 April 2009 The new U.S. Secretary of Transportation will pay his first visit to Europe on the occasion of Forum 2009 in Leipzig Ray LaHood will join many Ministers of ITF Member countries who have confirmed their presence at this year's International Transport Forum also available in German Paris and Istanbul, 1 April 2009 Call for More International Cooperation ITF in preparation of the Transport Summit of the Year Paris and Istanbul, 1 April 2009 Turkey Encouraged to Develop Intermodal Transport Solutions ITF publishes Peer Review on Intermodal Transport in Turkey Paris and Barcelona, 12 March 2009 Jack Short at the EIB Forum in Barcelona  "In the present crisis efficiency and profitability of infrastructure investments are crucial for the future of transportation" also available in German and Spanish Paris and Brussels, 3 March 2009 Joint Prize for Innovation in Transport & Logistics along the Global Supply Chain  awarded jointly by the ITF, the CLECAT and the FIATA at the 2009 International Transport Forum in Leipzig, 26-29 May. 26 February 2009 "Transport for a Global Economy: Challenges & Opportunities in the Downturn" Registration for the 2009 International Transport Forum opens with early registration discount until 30 April also available in German Sydney, 27 January 2009 Jack Short: The Global Economic Crisis needs Global Answers from the Transport Sector 9 December 2008 Highlights of International Transport Forum 2008 published Transport and Energy: The Challenge of Climate Change 5 December 2008 Addressing Recession through New Transport Strategies 20 November 2008 The Latest News on Road Crashes is Depressing 11 November 2008 Aviation and the Global Economy. Workshop at the International Transport Forum 2009. 23 October 2008 The Global Economy on the Agenda of the International Transport Forum 2009. also available in German 3 October 2008 Eliminating Deaths and Serious Injuries in Road Transport. Release of Report "Towards Zero: Ambitious Road Safety Targets and the Safe System Approach" at OECD/ITF High Level Road Safety Seminar. 4 July 2008 IRTAD. Progress in Road Safety Slowing Down. 30 May 2008 At the Conclusion of the Three Day International Transport Forum in Leipzig, the Secretary General calls for Low-Carbon Transport System. The Summit has released its Findings, a set of Key Messages; also available in German 28 May 2008 International Transport Forum 2008 "Transport and Energy: The Challenges of Climate Change" has opened  also available in German 6 May 2008 "The Transport Sector and Climate Change": Online Debate launched by the International Transport Forum also available in German 24 April 2008 The Transport Summit of the Year will meet in Leipzig also available in German 15 April 2008 Nobel Peace Prize winner Rajendra Pachauri to address the International Transport Forum, 28-30 May 2008 in Leipzig also available in German 14 March 2008 Transport Infrastructure Investment: Public-private partnerships have the potential to improve efficiency, but there are limits and risks to manage 4 March 2008 Chancellor Angela Merkel to address the International Transport Forum on Climate Change and Transport, 28-30 May in Leipzig also available in German 29 January 2008 Tackling Climate Changes Requires Systemic Approach International Transport Forum consults 50 organisations over energy strategies 8 January 2008 Online Debate on Biofuels launched: "Subsidizing First-Generation Biofuels is inefficient also available in German and Spanish 13 December 2007 Why Biofuels When much Cheaper Measures Are Available for Climate Protection? also available in German 5 December 2007 International Transport Forum Awards Three Prizes on Reducing Transport-Related CO2 Emissions 20 November 2007 Global transport trends completely at odds with Climate Change aspirations 7 September 2007 Jack Short addressed the Conference of Nordic and Baltic Ministers of transport on Climate Change in Joensuu (Finland) 23 August 2007 International Transport Forum 2008 welcomes efforts to reduce transport-related CO2; still sceptical about biofuels also available in German 6 August 2007 International Transport Forum 2008 also available in German 12 June 2007 Biofuels - Linking Support to Performance also available in German 7 June 2007 Key Messages on Mitigating Congestion 31 May 2007 Transformation of ECMT into International Transport Forum 31 May 2007 Ministerial Meeting on Mitigating Congestion, 30-31 May 2007 2 March 2007 ECMT and IRU Promote Improved Taxi Accessibility