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Road to Zero Emissions: Innovations in Electrifying Mass Transit Bus Systems

In this electrifying session, industry leaders reveal groundbreaking insights on transforming public mass transit bus systems to combat global warming. Learn from experts about innovations and challenges in scaling electric mass transit in developing countries and driving the global decarbonization and inclusive mobility agenda.

In this electrifying session, industry leaders will share groundbreaking insights on the deployment of electric bus fleets, which could help cities around the world reduce the climate and environmental impact of their transport system. Learn from experts about innovations and challenges in scaling up electric mass transit in developing countries and driving the global decarbonization and inclusive mobility agenda.

IN PERSON: World Bank Group Pavilion at COP29

Guangzhe Chen

Vice President, Infrastructure, The World Bank

Diep Nguyen-Van Houtte

Senior Manager for Innovation and Business Development, Climate Business Department, IFC

Diana Walker

Senior Advisor for Climate, Office of the U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, US

Diego Cruz

Chief Financial Officer, Metropolitan Public Transport Directory (DTPM), Chile

Shirley Wagner

Partner- Sostenibilidad Global (Sustainability Global), Mexico

Date: November 20, 2024

Time: 02:49 PM - 02:49 PM ET

Location: World Bank Group Pavilion at COP29 and Online