On 5 June 2026, from 11:00 to 12:30 (GMT+2), railway leaders, sustainability experts, and international stakeholders will come together for a global webinar marking World Environment Day.
Organised by UIC, this event will highlight the critical role that railways play in shaping a more sustainable and climate-resilient future.
The webinar will focus on climate change adaptation and resilience, aiming to:
- Recognise the significance of World Environment Day and the railway sector’s contribution to sustainability
- Encourage cross-regional knowledge sharing on climate challenges and solutions
- Highlight vulnerabilities in rail systems and explore the action needed to strengthen resilience globally
Programme
- Introduction:
- Mohamed Rabie Khlie, Chair of the UIC Africa Region and CEO of the Moroccan National Railways (ONCF), will share the company’s experience and action on resilience.
- A representative from the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) - TBC
- Lucie Anderton, UIC Head of Sustainability, delivering the introductory keynote speech
- A dedicated presentation from ONCF, which will further emphasise the importance of a strong Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) strategy
- International case studies from Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC), Azerbaijan Railways (ADY), and the Chilean State Railways (EFE)
The webinar will be held in English and French.
Registration
Participants are invited to register on the dedicated page here: Railways Celebrating World Environment Day 2026: A Global Call for Climate Action
