Inside this issue
Editorial
All aboard. Adina Vălean, European Commissioner for Transport, discusses the European Year of Rail.
Features
Digital water. As we are beginning to rely more on technology and automation throughout the transport sector, Dragan Savic explores the lessons learned and how we can apply these to the management of humanity’s most important resource: water.
Green ferries. Stockholm is pushing the boundaries of clean travel with an ambitious plan for a new hydrogen-electric fleet of ferries, revolutionising public transport in the city.
Europe on rail. Discover the rail renaissance happening across Europe as more and more Europeans are getting back on board trains.
Airline emissions. Europe is fighting a solo battle to reduce the impact of air travel. Dave Keating highlights the work being done and how global cooperation is required to facilitate meaningful change.
Palm oil. Lean more about India’s complicated relationship with palm oil as it tackles the impacts of deforestation abroad, and at home.
Agroforestry. A history of the forgotten but enduring practice of agroforestry and the role it can play in shaping the future of Europe’s sustainable agriculture.
Interviews
The 15-minute-city. Carlos Moreno’s vision for more accessible cities has taken off during the COVID-19 pandemic. We sit down with him to learn more.
Going green. The Mayor of Gothenburg, Axel Josefsson, discusses plans for the cityʼs green transformation.
Barriers to circularity. Technology, Economy or Society? What are the keys to the transition towards circularity?
Views
Interrail. A look at the past, present and future of the Interrail pass – a ticket synonymous with travel across Europe – and the sustainable option it offers.
Partner Events
EU Mobility Week. 16-22 September. This year Mobility Week will focus on being “Safe and Healthy with Sustainable Mobility”, with the week culminating on World Car-Free Day.
ITS Forum. 11-15 October. The ITS World Congress is the world’s largest and most prominent event focused on smart mobility and the digitalization of transportation.
EU Sustainable Energy Week. 25-29 October. EUSEW will be a digital event bringing together workshops from across Europe, centering around reshaping the European energy system.
Hydrogen Buses. 17-18 November. The Paris ZEB conference will focus on the challenges of decarbonizing the bus industry, discussing two zero emission technologies – battery electric and fuel cell electric buses.