The World Symposium on Sustainable Transport and Livability (WSSTL) is a transformative biennial global event dedicated to fostering knowledge exchange and propelling the discourse on topics related to Sustainable Transport and Livability. Launched with the aim of addressing the critical and evolving challenges in urban mobility and livability, WSSTL stands as a platform where the convergence of innovation, policy-making, and academic research can drive sustainable change in transport systems worldwide.
The WSSTL series aims to facilitate interdisciplinary discourse and collaboration among leading experts, policymakers, urban planners, researchers, industry leaders, and community leaders. Provides forum to present and discuss innovative transportation solutions and strategies that enhance the sustainability and livability of developed and developing economies. Foster a holistic understanding of how transport influences various dimensions of quality of life, including well-being, health, equity, and environmental quality.
The symposium will focus on the following main themes:
- Transport and Well-being
- Transport, Health and Happiness
- Transport and Livability/Quality of Life (QoL)
- Transport, Equity, and Accessibility
- Transport, Environmental Quality, and Disaster Resiliency
- Other aspects of Transport related to Livability and Quality of Life
The WSSTL symposium will be conducted once every two years, rotating its location to different host cities worldwide to reflect diverse urban contexts and challenges. Each symposium will feature:
- Keynote speeches by distinguished experts.
- Panel discussions for in-depth exploration of key themes.
- Workshops and interactive sessions to foster practical learning and collaboration.
- Technical sessions, poster sessions, and exhibitions showcasing cutting-edge research and innovations.
- Networking events to build connections and facilitate ongoing collaboration among participants.
The WSSTL symposium series is envisioned to achieve several significant impacts:
- Knowledge Dissemination: Spread cutting-edge research findings and innovative practices in sustainable transport and livability.
- Policy Influence: Inform and inspire policymakers to implement evidence-based, sustainable transport policies and make cities and regions more livable.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Foster connections and collaborations across different fields and sectors, leading to holistic and integrated solutions.
- Capacity Building: Enhance the skills and knowledge of urban planners, researchers, and practitioners through interactive sessions and workshops.
- Bring Community Participation: Encourage community leaders to discuss and share the common vision and benefit from the deliberations of the symposium, and thereby, helping them to build more inclusive and livable community spaces.
- Global Awareness: Raise global awareness about the importance of sustainable transport systems in improving the quality of life in developed and developing economies.
By addressing the multifaceted challenges of urban transport and livability, the WSSTL symposium series aims to create more sustainable, equitable, resilient, and livable urban environments worldwide.