New Mobility: Economy and Employment

About the event

The decarbonisation of mobility is one of the great challenges of the European Union. The transformation it entails is complex and not without its difficulties, but it can be an opportunity to reactivate the economy and generate employment. The latter is a particularly relevant aspect in maintaining social stability, especially at a time when populism and the extreme right are on the rise in Europe.

In this event, we seek to analyse the challenges and opportunities of zero-emission mobility in terms of the economy and employment in Spain, paying special attention to the bicycle sector from a gender perspective.

The event is a roundtable open to all those interested in mobility, especially members of organisations and platforms working on the issue, government officials, politicians, academia, and civil society associations. Our aim is to raise awareness of the employment opportunities associated with zero-emission transport and to promote the shift towards more sustainable mobility.

The event will be held via zoom platform, requiring prior registration.

Project background

This event is part of a series of debates entitled “Europe on the Move: Shaping the Future of Sustainable Mobility in the Iberian Peninsula” organised by the Green European Foundation and Heinrich Böll Stiftung EU with the support of Transición Verde, Instituto José Tengarrinha, Fundació Nous Horitzons, EcoPolítica and the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation.

This series of debates aims to foster debate in Portugal and Spain around the future of mobility, bringing together relevant stakeholders from civil society, academia and politics to analyse and explore challenges and opportunities for the future of mobility and the Green Deal in Europe.

Speakers

• Albert Vilallonga, geographer and mobility technician at ISTAS (Union Institute for Labour, Environment and Health). Author of the report on Zero-emission mobility.
• Iria Vázquez, equity coordinator at ConBici, professor of sociology at the University of Vigo and expert in gender studies.
• Philipp Cerny,Transport Policy Consultant. Chief Executive Editor of the EU Mobility Atlas.
• Moderation: Pilar Calvo, board member of Transición Verde and expert in operational security and transportation

Practicalities

Date and Time: 11th December, 5:30pm – 7pm CET

Location: Online, via zoom.

Registration: Prior registration is required – please register here. The session will be recorded and made available on YouTube.

Language:  The main languages of the event will be Spanish.

Recommended reading: European Mobility Atlas

This event is organized by the Green European Foundation and Heinrich Böll Stiftung EU with the support of Fundación Transición Verde and the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation.