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African Sustainable Transport Forum (ASTF) Summary

Core Content

The African Sustainable Transport Forum (ASTF) is a high-level policy platform established by African countries, guided by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the World Bank, and UN-Habitat. It aims to promote sustainable transport across the continent through collaborative efforts and concrete action plans. The forum is supported by strategic partners such as the African Union and the African Development Bank (AfDB).

Main Objectives

The ASTF was created in response to several global and regional commitments and initiatives, including:

The Rio + 20 commitment of $175 billion from multilateral development banks (MDBs) for sustainable transport.
The UN Secretary General's Advisory Group on Sustainable Transport.
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The forum's primary goals are:

To shape the Initiative by sharing best practices and developing an Action Plan.
To plan follow-on activities and commitments.
To develop partnerships among governments, NGOs, the private sector, and international organizations.
To promote sustainable transport in Africa, focusing on accessibility, safety, air quality, health, and energy efficiency.

Key Outcomes and Outcomes

The 1st Ministerial and Policy Conference of the ASTF took place in Nairobi, Kenya, from 28–30 October 2014. The conference aimed to:

Launch the Africa Sustainable Transport Forum officially.
Endorse a Draft Framework for Action.
Outline next steps for sustainable transport development in Africa.
Secure commitments from all sectors.

The expected outcomes include:

Cleaner air due to improved transport systems.
Better accessibility for communities.
Safer roads through targeted initiatives.
Improved health by reducing pollution and promoting non-motorized transport.
Reduced energy consumption through sustainable practices.

Draft Framework for Action

The framework is initially focused on urban transport, with a menu of options and targets that can be tailored to each country. It includes key areas such as:

Public transport development.
Non-motorized transport and road safety.
Air quality and health.
Energy and climate change.

Conference Programme

The conference was structured over three days, with the following highlights:

Day 1: Policy Session
- Opening speeches from the Government of Kenya, World Bank, and WHO.
- Overview of sustainable transport issues in Africa.
- Presentation of EST programs in Asia and Latin America.
- Introduction of the Draft ASTF Framework for Action.
Day 2: Policy Session
- Breakout sessions to discuss the Draft Framework for Action.
- Report out and discussion on the Chair's Summary for presentation to ministers.
Day 3: Ministerial Session
- Plenary discussion and Q&A on the Draft Framework for Action and commitments.
- Adoption of the Framework for Action and next steps.
- Ministerial Reception.

Role of the African Diplomatic Corps

The African Diplomatic Corps plays a critical role in the ASTF by:

Sharing information about the forum with transport and environment ministers.
Following up on the "Save the Date" announcement and formal invitations.
Providing feedback on the conference programme.
Assisting with logistics, including transport, security, and visa arrangements, as needed.

Next Steps

Formal invitations were delivered.
Logistics finalized.
Agenda and speakers confirmed.
Draft Framework for Action completed.

Contact Information

Secretariat: UNEP/World Bank/UN-Habitat
Contact:
- Jane Metcalfe: jane.metcalfe@unep.org | +254 20 7624026
- Loisina Ambeyi: loisina.ambeyi@unep.org | +254 20 7623377
Website: www.unep.org/transport/ASTF

Take Away Messages

Accessible and sustainable transport is vital to economic growth.
The opportunity to move to sustainable transport is now.
The ASTF is a platform for integrating sustainable transport into Africa's policies and implementing on-the-ground programs.
The result will be cleaner air, better accessibility, safer roads, and improved health.
The conference will launch the initiative, agree on a Framework for Action, and bring together key partners.