Title: European mobility week - Sustainable Mobility in Malta
Date: 16 September 2021
Time: 15:30 - 18:00
Venue (Online): and
The , supported by EIT Urban Mobility, an initiative of the European Institute for Innovation and Technology (EIT), who is a body of the European Union and Transport Malta will be commencing the European mobility week on the coming Thursday.
This year’s theme for the European mobility week 2021, is ‘Safe and Healthy with Sustainable Mobility in Malta.’ This event is being organised to point out the challenges of mobility and health locally, as well as deliver practical take-aways and information to the public. The European mobility week is an opportunity to promote clean and sustainable urban mobility. The campaign is celebrated across all EU Member States. This event is ongoing from the week starting 16 September and concludes on 22 September, which is World Car Free Day.
Activities and measures to be implemented as part of the 2021 campaign are intended to encourage and promote sustainable mobility through healthy lifestyle actions under this year’s slogan ‘Move Sustainably. Stay Healthy’. The panel discussions at the event will reflect on the opportunities for change resulting from the unprecedented health crisis in Europe, which brings about the following concerns and through the panel discussion highlight possible solutions.
How can we encourage walking, cycling, and other forms of physical activity in our urban areas?
How can we reduce the impact of pollution and advocate for more greenery and open public spaces, promoting physical exercise, opportunity for social interaction and better mental health and well-being?
This event will bring together policy makers, government representatives, educators and school staff, architects and urban planners, and students and professionals in the health and transport sectors, and the general public. The event includes 3 panel discussions with experts and practitioners in the field, imposed by the the following questions:
● How is transport impacting health in Malta?
● As a place of work or education, what can you do to promote healthier travel habits?
● What can cities do to promote active mobility to boost residents’ physical and mental health?
Main speakers will include; Ms. Laura-Sue Mallia (Transport Malta), Ms. Doris Abela (Mayor, Żejtun Local Council), Mr. Robert Galea (Planning Authority), Mr. Stefan Buttigieg (MD, Public Health) and more.
Register for a spot at the virtual event at the start of the European mobility week 2021. More details about this event can be found .
