Bogotá has taken an important step in its transition toward cleaner, safer and more efficient public transport.   In collaboration with the eBRT2030 project , funded by the European Union, the city launched the first demonstration of a new generation of electric BRT systems that combine sustainability, automation, and connectivity . This workplaces Bogotá at the centre of a Latin American cluster created to exchange knowledge and build capacity among cities.  Marta Gutiérrez

When we talk about mobility, we often think of cars, motorcycles, and buses. And when we mention sustainable mobility, electric vehicles like e-bikes and eBRTs, transport networks, data, and charging points usually come to mind.And that’s all true and there’s nothing wrong with that. But what if we think about who uses these systems? Cities are made of people, the ones taking their children to school, waiting for the bus after a long day, crossing busy streets carrying bags

Representing UEMI , Fernando Dobrusky  and Edmund Teko  joined partners of the eBRT2030 project in Istanbul for the annual General Assembly. Hosted by IETT  in collaboration with UITP , the two-day meeting brought together more than a hundred participants from across Europe and beyond, including project partners, demo leaders, and the advisory board,project partners, demo leaders, and the advisory board. Edmund Teko represented UEMI at the eBRT2030 General Assembly, sharing i

Cities are constantly changing, and so are the ways we plan them. A new e-course explores how digital tools can make this process more inclusive, helping people take part in shaping safer and more sustainable urban spaces. Created under the ACCESS project  and inspired by the TRANS-SAFE  and EcoZones initiatives, the course looks at how technology can support collaboration between communities, planners and local governments. It shows that digitalisation isn’t only about inno

Every project eventually comes to an end, and now the time has come for the  Smart Energy Solutions for Africa (SESA) project .    The SESA project came to a close after four years of collaboration having delivered a wide range of innovations, partnerships, and tangible impacts across nine African countries.    Funded under Horizon 2020, SESA focused on bringing answers to  energy poverty, responding to climate challenges and creating new opportunities for local economies .

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

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

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,...

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

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

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...

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

UEMI recently took part in the GEMINI General Assembly in Greater Copenhagen, joining 43 consortium partners focused on advancing ...

With 20 trainees, the BOOST RW project has launched a new training program for bike mechanics and bike repair — thanks to a dynamic partnership with The Ride, an established company in Rwanda’s mobility sector.

Brussels hosted the final event of the SESA project: “Africa in Transition – A Bright Future for Energy and Communities.” Co-organized by SESA and ENERGICA, the event brought together voices from across Africa and Europe — including ecosystem leaders, innovators, and policymakers.