News in brief

Published: 02 August 2024
By Chris Haycock

General

THE ART OF SEEING 2023 is set to be the world’s hottest year on record. The world is headed for a temperature rise of 2.6°C. COP28 UN climate talks this month will be a crucial test of political will. How can we prevent political expediency from hampering global efforts? Greener Vision calls for five key ‘Pillars of Unity’. After exceptionally… (Transport Wales)

Podcast with Eversheds Sutherland The ITC Director was interviewed for the Preparing for Change podcast series run by Eversheds Sutherland, exploring the key transport policy challenges that will be faced by the next Government, using insights from the ITC’s research. The podcast was hosted by legal expert Nicolette Sanders and can be accessed by clicking here. (Transport Wales)

Greener Transport Council The Greener Transport Council has written to MPs today in advance of the Parliamentary debate on the National Networks National Policy Statement on 26th March. In our assessment, the NNNPS as written, waters down the treatment of the carbon impacts of national road and rail programmes. We pose three key questions to answer. Whether an… (Transport Wales)

Move fast and fix things A new team of ministers has been appointed to the Department for Transport since the recent election, and five priorities... The post ‘Move fast and fix things’ appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)

PACTS joins with others to call for improved vehicle standard safety In a unified call to action, over 50 organisations and individuals have written a joint letter to the new Transport... The post PACTS joins with others to call for improved vehicle standard safety appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)