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UEMI Newsletter | September 2025 Edition

We are excited to share with you the latest updates, insights, developments and ongoing projects from the Urban Electric Mobility...

Sep 30, 20253 min read

STREnGth_M Webinar: Innovation in Asia, Africa and Latin America

UEMI and UN-Habitat co-hosted the second edition of the STREnGth_M Webinar Series, titled “Transport Innovation: Needs, Priorities, and...

Sep 26, 20252 min read

MobiliseHER opened space for co-creation between leaders and communities in Kochi

MobiliseHER: Co-Creation Workshop and Consultation in Kochi

How can a city make its transport system more inclusive, accessible, and safe for everyone? In Kochi, this question recently brought...

Sep 23, 20252 min read

Collaboration at the core of e-mobility transformation

The transition to electric mobility is not a journey that happens in isolation. It results from partnerships that connect people,...

Sep 18, 20253 min read

BOOST in Morocco: Partnering with EM Solutions for e-mobility

As BOOST nears its conclusion, its impact is already visible on the ground. In Morocco, EM Solutions, a company that is developing...

Sep 10, 20252 min read

SCALE and Smart Charging: Building a fair and resilient energy future

The future of mobility is electric. But with more electric vehicles (EVs) on the road, the question is no longer if we will charge them,...

Sep 4, 20253 min read

Courier on an cargo bike delivering packages

Rethinking the last mile: How electric logistics can transform our cities

In the past few years, the way we shop and get goods has changed a lot. Online shopping and on-demand deliveries are now part of our...

Aug 25, 20253 min read

I&K delivery team using electric bicycles in Kigali to provide eggs and promote sustainable jobs and nutrition

How I&K and BOOST are powering green jobs and nutrition in Kigali

Through the BOOST project, local businesses in Rwanda are finding new ways to combine green mobility, job creation, and social impact....

Aug 14, 20253 min read

Participants during the electric mobility workshop in Quito, representing public institutions, academia, and private sector, collaborating on sustainable transport solutions

Electric Mobility in Latin America: Insights from the E-Moviliza Workshop Series

The E-Moviliza project hosted the workshop series “Transition to Electric Mobility: Knowledge Exchange for Regulatory Development and...

Aug 6, 20253 min read

Community members participating in MobiliseHER ideation roundtable in Kochi discussing gender-responsive urban mobility

MobiliseHER roundtables in Kochi focus on gender and urban mobility

How can urban mobility in Kochi be made safer and more inclusive for women and vulnerable groups? Listening closely to those most...

Jul 30, 20252 min read

Participants engaged in hands-on e-mobility training

Hands-on training in Rwanda builds skills for sustainable urban mobility

As part of the BOOST project , a hands-on training in E-Mobility & Sustainable Urban Transport, co-organized by the University of Rwanda ...

Jul 25, 20252 min read

A female courier from Urbano Envíos riding an e-bike, representing the shift to electric mobility and gender inclusion in logistics

E-Moviliza and Urbano Envíos open space for women in logistics

Through the E-Moviliza and E-Warmi projects, Urbano Envíos is taking active steps to promote electric mobility and gender inclusion in...

Jul 22, 20252 min read

E-Warmi is a leadership and empowerment programme that strengthens women’s roles in Quito’s electromobility sector through hands-on training, workshops, and inclusive spaces for sustainable urban mobility.

E-Warmi: leadership and empowerment for women in electromobility

We’re excited to officially launch the E-Warmi: Leadership and Empowerment Training Programme in E-Mobility, an initiative created to ...

Jul 18, 20253 min read

A woman navigating urban streets, representing the challenges and experiences of women’s mobility and safety.

Walking the city with 1,363 stories: What Kochi’s mobility survey reveals about women’s access and safety

In Kochi, 62% of women have no access to a personal vehicle , and even in vehicle-owning households, only 38% say the vehicle is...

Jul 14, 20253 min read

Group photo of SmartCorners project partners during the General Assembly in Ljubljana

Inside the SmartCorners General Assembly

UEMI and all SmartCorners project partners came together in Ljubljana for the SmartCorners General Assembly, a two-day gathering to share...

Jul 11, 20252 min read

POGO electric scooters operating in Moroccan cities, supporting sustainable urban mobility through a partnership with the BOOST project.

Building skills for a cleaner future: BOOST and POGO’s impact on e-mobility in Morocco

In Morocco, the transition to sustainable urban mobility is well underway, and partnerships like the one between the BOOST project and...

Jul 9, 20252 min read

Young trainees learning electric vehicle maintenance at Solar Taxi, Ghana, as part of the BOOST project.

How BOOST and SolarTaxi are empowering young women in Ghana’s clean mobility sector

The BOOST project is opening doors for young people to thrive in the clean mobility sector. In partnership with SolarTaxi in Ghana, BOOST...

Jul 3, 20252 min read

Bicycles are a sustainable and accessible mode of urban transport, promoting cleaner mobility and healthier cities

Electric mobility today: driving urban transformation

When we talk about electric mobility, most people quickly think of electric cars. But the truth is, they’re just a small part of the...

Jul 1, 20252 min read

Oliver Lah introduces the TRANS-SAFE workshop at the SAFELY training, engaging participants in a dialogue about road safety challenges and motivations across African cities

Road safety in Africa: TRANS-SAFE Workshop at SAFELY training in Berlin

During the SAFELY Towards Zero Accidents: Road Safety Professional Course, held at EUREF-Campus in Berlin-Schöneberg, the TRANS-SAFE...

Jun 23, 20252 min read

The BOOST-Zerosol partnership is shaping a more inclusive, local-driven ecosystem for sustainable transport in Ghana.

How BOOST and Zerosol are expanding Ghana’s green mobility workforce

The BOOST Project’s partnership with Zerosol is driving change in Ghana’s e-mobility sector, helping train young professionals, expand...

Jun 17, 20252 min read