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FIFA and pop superstars should discount tickets to cut the climate costs of ‘mega-events’

Cambridge experts say FIFA should reward fans with rebates for greener travel to events. The study found similar initiatives by Coldplay resulted in tour emissions almost halving The vast majority of carbon emissions caused by “mega-events” such as World Cups and global concert tours come from audience travel, according to University of Cambridge researchers. In…

Climate Change, concerts, emissions, FIFA, Sustainability, transport

Calling for zero-emission waterborne transport technologies

MarLEN announces first transnational call for research and innovation projects promoting pollution-free transport in Europe’s waters The EU-funded MarLEN(opens in new window) project recently issued its first transnational call(opens in new window) for projects supporting the decarbonisation of maritime and inland waterway transport. The call offers researchers and innovators the opportunity to secure funding that…

Maritime Innovation, Sustainability, transport

Smarter airports, seamless journeys: How SESAR is transforming European transport

The new Projects Info Pack from CORDIS showcases how the SESAR Joint Undertaking is making airports smarter and more connected, offering passengers more reliable and resilient transport Airports are at the heart of Europe’s transport system. As the European Union works to deliver smarter, more sustainable and connected mobility, transforming airport operations and linking air…

Airport, Sustainable Mobility, transport

Bogotá: A City with a Future

Advancements in mobility, digital transformation, and the creation of an entrepreneurial ecosystem are driving a more equitable, efficient, and resilient urban life Bogotá, the capital of Colombia and the heart of the Andean highlands, is emerging as a city of the future thanks to a profound transformation in its infrastructure, mobility, and information technologies. This…

Bogota, digitalization, entrepreneurship, Smart Transformation, smartcites, transport

Coalition of Dutch governments and companies explores hyperloop solution for countries busiest freight corridor

EIT InnoEnergy supported Hardt is involved in the exploration of opportunities for using hyperloop for freight transport A pilot route that would constitute a first step in creating a pan-European emission-free hyperloop network is being investigated in the largest urban area of The Netherlands between Rotterdam and Amsterdam. The preconditions and effects of a hyperloop…