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Morocco World
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Morocco World
Morocco to Display Transportation Resilience at Leipzig Global Summit
Rabat — Morocco is participating in the World Summit of the International Transport Forum (ITF) in Leipzig, Germany, to be held on May 21-23. A delegation from Morocco's Ministry of Transport and Logistics is set to attend the forum, which focuses on making transportation networks more resilient during global crises. 'Transport Resilience in the Face of Global Shocks' serves as the central theme for this year's summit, with discussions exploring how governments and operators can maintain transportation networks during major disruptions like pandemics, natural disasters, cyberattacks, and geopolitical tensions. Morocco brings valuable experience to the summit, recently hosting the 4th World Ministerial Conference on Road Safety in Marrakech, which led to the formulation of the Marrakech Declaration – a joint agreement aiming to cut road deaths in half by 2030. The Marrakech Declaration also establishes concrete measures for accelerating the implementation of the Global Plan for the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030. Moroccan officials will present the progress made since the creation of the Marrakech Declaration, as well as display national initiatives like the creation of the National Road Safety Agency (Narsa), established to coordinate the country's road safety and resilience efforts. The Leipzig event will bring together representatives from 69 member countries under Chilean leadership, with a program that tackles transportation challenges during disruptions from three perspectives: users, transport providers, and governance or financing stakeholders. Topics include securing infrastructure, maintaining operations during disruptions, and implementing policies that strengthen the sector's resilience. As a key event for global mobility policies, the ITF Summit attracts high-level government officials alongside transportation industry leaders and civil society representatives. The summit also features side events and press conferences, giving participating countries opportunities to share their transportation achievements and priorities on the global stage.
Muscat Daily
13-05-2025
- Health
- Muscat Daily
Pedestrians, cyclists make up 30% of regional road deaths
Eastern Mediterranean accounts for 11% of global road deaths Cairo, Egypt – The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that the Eastern Mediterranean Region accounts for 11% of global road traffic fatalities, with the second highest road traffic death rate among all WHO regions. Pedestrians and cyclists, who make up more than 30% of these deaths, remain particularly vulnerable, the highest proportion globally after Africa. The eighth UN Global Road Safety Week, which began on Monday, May 12, aims to address this critical issue by promoting safer walking and cycling. The international campaign, requested by the UN General Assembly, advocates for practical, evidence-based interventions to improve road safety for non-motorised users. The 2023 Global Status Report for Road Safety found that many countries in the region have taken steps to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety. These measures include safer pedestrian crossings in 11 countries and bicycle insurance in two. 'Safe walking and cycling have a direct impact on road safety, health, and the environment,' the WHO stated. The agency noted that promoting these modes of transport can reduce road traffic injuries, cut air and noise pollution, and support public health by encouraging physical activity. Regular physical activity, including walking and cycling, helps prevent noncommunicable diseases like diabetes, hypertension, and certain cancers. It also supports mental health by reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety and improving cognitive function. For children and adolescents, these activities encourage healthy growth and muscle development. The campaign aligns with the 'Global Plan for the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021–2030' and the 'Strategic Action Framework to Strengthen Road Safety Systems in the Eastern Mediterranean Region', both of which propose cost-effective, evidence-based measures to make walking and cycling integral to national transport systems. UN resolutions have repeatedly called for action to promote safer walking and cycling as part of broader efforts to cut global road deaths and improve urban liveability.
