IMMA President, Mr. Eric de Seynes was invited to speak at the high-level policy segment on “Taking ambitious climate action – Moving towards decarbonised inland transport by 2050”, held during the Inland Transport Committee (ITC) on 20 February 2024.
In a five-minute intervention from the floor to government and institutional leaders of UNECE’s 56 member states and beyond, the present ministers, vice-ministers and attachés from diverse continents and high-level representatives of regional United Nations agencies were addressed.
IMMA President reminded first that motorcycling is one of the most common modes of transport around the world, thanks to their affordability and flexibility. He added that in terms of GHG reduction, PTWs should also be recognized as a lean and efficient mobility solution.
He endorsed the approach laid down in the draft ITC Strategy on Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Inland Transport which was presented for adoption during this week’s ITC session.
Mr. Eric de Seynes, IMMA President stated:
“Motorcycle manufacturers are also part of the GHG reduction movement and are adapting their offerings worldwide to aid in achieving carbon neutrality and limiting global warming. Decarbonization of motorcycles requires consideration of specifics of two wheeled vehicles such as their relatively small size, low weight, and little space for storage of batteries or fuel: Design modifications may have significant impact on handling, braking and maneuverality”.
He added:
“Considering the regional diversities in the fleets of vehicles, riders’ different needs, preferences and vehicle purposes, a combination of diverse approaches towards decarbonization is required to enable innovation and healthy competition”.
IMMA President’s address to ITC can be downloaded here.
About the Inland Transport Committee
The Inland Transport Committee (ITC) is the UN platform for inland transport to help efficiently address global and regional needs in inland transport. In the course of the last 75 years, together with its subsidiary bodies, the ITC has provided an intergovernmental forum, where UNECE and United Nations Member States come together to forge tools for economic cooperation and negotiate and adopt international legal instruments on inland transport. These legal instruments are considered indispensable for developing efficient, harmonized and integrated, safe and sustainable inland transport systems.
The 86th annual ITC session took place from 20 to 23 February 2024 in Geneva.
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About IMMA
IMMA, as the voice of the global Motorcycle Industry, has a membership of Powered Two- and Three-Wheeler (PTW) manufacturers’ associations from Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, USA, and Vietnam. IMMA promotes solutions for safe, sustainable, socially responsible and economically viable motorcycling.
IMMA advances inclusive policies and engages in the development and progressive harmonization of vehicle requirements in global forums. IMMA is based in Geneva, Switzerland.