SUMConference25 · Sustainable Urban Mobility Africa

SUMConference25 · LAGOS 2025

Harnessing Clean Urban Transport
Innovation & Investment in Africa

Balmoral Convention Centre, Lagos · October 8–10, 2025

300+ delegates · 20+ African cities LAMATA hosts historic summit

E-mobility & non-motorized integration Kigali, Durban, Nairobi

300+ delegates · 20+ African cities LAMATA hosts historic summit

Active mobility · PAAPAM framework adopted safe streets for all

Freetown cable car (2028) · low-carbon innovation pilot projects scaling

Key Outcomes & Resolutions

Clean acceleration

Adoption of electric mobility, renewable integration & decarbonization across 15+ African cities.

People-centric planning

Prioritising pedestrians, cyclists & vulnerable users — Safe System approach.

Green finance push

AfDB, World Bank, Afreximbank pledge concessional funds & climate financing.

Integrated mobility

BRT, rail, informal sector integration & Transit Oriented Development (TOD).

📋 Resolutions

Accelerate low-emission transport & net-zero pathways
Strengthen policy & regulatory frameworks for integrated mobility
Mobilise sustainable financing & green investment funds
Endorse UNEP PAAPAM for active mobility & walking infrastructure
Support local e-mobility startups & digital innovation
Ensure gender-responsive, inclusive access for all (PWDs, youth, elderly)

📢 Calls to action

Governments & city authorities

Adopt PAAPAM, car‑free zones, Low Emission Zones (LEZs), stable regulations.

Private sector & operators

Invest in local e‑assembly, battery modularisation & include informal operators.

Development partners & FI

AfDB, EBRD, DBSA: scale concessional finance & technical support.

Conference Communique

Full resolutions, commitments & city pledges — officially endorsed, 10 Oct 2025.

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Strategic Partners & Sponsors

AfDB

World Bank

C40 Cities

UNEP

AFREXIMBANK

LAMATA

EBRD

DBSA

Platinum, Gold and technical partners supporting Africa's clean mobility transition

⚡ City Pledges · Short/Medium Term

Lagos

Car‑free zone (Island) + biogas plant, 200 air quality sensors by 2026

Durban

Expand electric bus fleet: 3 → 90 units

Freetown

Cable car project launch by 2028

Kigali & Windhoek

Active mobility core plans in 2026

🌬️ Air quality & health initiatives

200 sensors

Lagos expands air quality sensor network to 200 units in 2026 – real‑time data for action.

Research

UNILAG & University of Gothenburg lead Africa‑specific transport emissions & health research.

Clean Air Clubs

UrbanBetter & RENACLIP establish clubs in schools, linking transport emissions to respiratory health.

PAAPAM adoption

Pan‑African Action Plan for Active Mobility prioritises walking/cycling for cleaner air.

🎥 Air Quality Management Action Plan For Lagos

Participants reaffirm collective commitment to safe, inclusive, climate‑resilient urban mobility across Africa. Innovation, investment & strong governance are key.
✧ ENDORSED BY THE PARTICIPANTS OF SUMCONFERENCE25 · LAGOS, OCTOBER 10, 2025 ✧

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About the Conference

The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) is proud to present the 2025 International Conference on Sustainable Urban Mobility (SUMConference25), expanding to include international stakeholders from across Africa to foster synergy, cooperation, and commitment to sustainable transport practices.

“Harnessing Clean Urban Transport Innovation and Investment in Africa”

This conference serves as a knowledge hub for key stakeholders at national and sub-national levels to develop capacity on sustainable urban mobility and address critical issues in Africa’s transport sector.

Conference Objectives

Provide a quintessential forum for key stakeholders to develop capacity on sustainable urban mobility

Drive innovation in clean and smart urban transport for efficiency, sustainability and accessibility

Evaluate African carbon market opportunities and climate-resilient bankable projects

Demonstrate the impact of innovative low-cost sensors in improving urban air quality monitoring

Create networking opportunities for key stakeholders in the African urban transport development chain

Provide a platform for practical showcase of African urban mobility success stories

Who Should Attend

National & Sub-National Governments

Development Finance Institutions

Government Ministries/ Departments/Agencies

Commercial Banks/Investment Banks

Cities & Municipalities

Project Owners & Promoters

Academia & Universities

Non-Governmental Organizations

Transport Operators

EV Infrastructure

Energy Storage Companies

EPC Companies

Technical Sessions

1 Clean Transport Developments in African Cities

Keynote - Unlocking the West African E-bus Market: Opportunities and Challenges (C40 Cities)
Cities Showcase: Clean Transit Innovations – Case Studies from the Field
Expert Panel: Building Zero Emission Public Transport Systems in Africa (Moderated by C40 Cities)
Interactive Roundtable Discussions – Financing, Policy & Infrastructure Needs

2 Cultivating Active Mobility for Equity, Health and Road Safety

Prioritizing Active Mobility in Urban Areas of Africa
Pan African Action Plan on Active Mobility [PAAPAM] (UNEP)
Road Safety in the urban environment as critical demand for scaling walking and cycling (Ochenuel Mobility)
Localizing Actions to make Walking and Cycling work in Africa

3 Air Quality Monitoring & Evaluation

4 Renewable Energy Innovation

5 African Carbon Market Development

Carbon Market Essentials: Origin, Evolution, Terminology and Current Status
Fundamentals of Carbon Finance and Investment
Framework for Capturing GHG Emissions
Carbon Project Life Cycle: Design, Development and Implementation, including Market Case Studies
Identifying and Capitalizing on Carbon Market Investment Opportunities & the Future Carbon Market