The 4th Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety will be held in Marrakech, Morocco, 18-20 February 2025, hosted by the Moroccan Government and WHO.
The theme of the Ministerial Conference is “One world, one road: commit to life” It will bring together government Ministers, road safety experts, academics, NGOs, youth, and private sector to accelerate progress toward SDG 3.6 to have road deaths and injuries by 2030.
Read more on the official Ministeral Conference website HERE.
While the Ministerial Conference is primarily aimed at government authorities, NGOs have a role to play. They must push for the right decision makers to attend and bring meaningful evidence-based commitments that demonstrate progress. Ideally, NGOs would be part of every delegation participating meaningfully on behalf of communities. Most crucially, NGOs must follow up: the most important part of the Ministerial Conference is what happens afterwards. NGOs’ role is to keep their authorities accountable for implementing what has been discussed.
The Alliance will mobilize and represent its member NGOs in the lead up, during, and beyond the Ministerial Conference. Check out our Engagement Pack comprising useful resources and links to help you prepare for the Ministerial Conference BELOW.
During the Ministerial Conference, we will make sure that civil society’s voice is heard loud and clear in Marrakech. Here is what we have planned:
18 – 20 February 2025
The Commit to Life zone will be a civil society space to showcase solutions to make our streets safer, healthier, and more prosperous for all and demonstrate the dangerous realities that people face on their every day journeys. We imagine a vibrant space bringing together different civil society partners where Ministers and other decision makers can be inspired to action. Find out how to apply to bring an installation or an activity in the Engagement Pack BELOW.
17 February 2025 10:00 – 13:00 (tbc)
The Alliance will hold a meeting for its member NGOs and featuring relevant governmental, non-governmental, multilateral academic, and private sector speakers. It will act as a pre-meeting to the conference and enable NGOs to prepare for supporting their delegations and for future advocacy and accountability.
17 February 2025 17:00 CET (tbc)
Similar to the event that we held for the 3rd Ministerial Conference in Stockholm, the Alliance will coordinate a symbolic civil society call to action at the Commit To Life Zone. Speakers will be drawn from NGOs and other civil society partners.
Find below useful links and resources to help you prepare for the 4th Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety.
In this section, find out where the conference is, how to register, and what will happen.
The Government of Morocco has set up an official website for the Ministerial Conference. This is where you can pre-register to request attendance, find out about the program and latest updates.
In this section, find resources to help you get to the conference and raise your voice.
The Alliance has secured funding to support a limited number of NGO representatives to attend the Ministerial Conference. Stay tuned for more details on how to apply.
The Alliance will coordinate a civil society zone incorporating interactive installations and events. NGOs can apply to bring an installation or an activity. Read more and apply HERE.
| w/c 7 October 2024 | Commit to Life Zone briefing sessions |
| 21 Oct 2024 | Commit to Life Zone applications close |
| 21 Oct 2024 | Travel subsidy applications close |
| Dec 2024 | Travel subsidies notified |
| Jan 2025 | Briefing sessions for NGOs attending |
| 17 Feb 2025 | NGO Symposium and Call to Action |
| 17-20 Feb 2025 | Commit to Life Zone |
| 18-20 Feb 2025 | Ministerial Conference |
| 20 Feb 2025 | NGO debrief session |
The Alliance is organizing and involved in a number of events in the lead up to the Ministerial Conference.
Online: 24 September – 30 October 2024
We are updating the Alliance regional Calls to Action ahead of the Ministerial Conference. Alliance members will receive details by email on how to contribute to their region’s Call to Action and join the consultation.
Online: 2 – 3 October 2024.
English session, 8 October 2024 at 14:00 CET. Register HERE.
French session, 9 October 2024 at 12:00 CET. Register HERE.
Spanish session, 9 October 2024 at 18:00 CET. Register HERE.
Following up from our information session about the Ministerial Conference in September, providing more detail about the concept and plans for the Commit to Life Zone.
Online: 28 October – 1 November
Join us using the Mobility Snapshots to show the reality of people’s daily journeys and call for action to action to #MakeItSafe. More details coming soon.
In person: 5-7 November 2024, Mexico City, Mexico.
The First Latin American Regional Meeting will be a gathering and mobilizing moment for road safety NGOs in Latin America.
Catch up on our session from September with members to prepare for the Ministerial Conference.
COMING SOON
Check here for templates and documents that you can use to engage your decision makers to attend the conference and bring meaningful commitments. These will include a civil society open letter coordinated by YOURS and other back up documents.
The Alliance is working with global partners to ensure a coordinated civil society voice. We will share initiatives and tools here that you can use in your push with governments. We will continue to add to this section in the coming months.
iRAP and IRF have launched a campaign for organizations involved in designing and financing road infrastructure to pledge their commitment for safer roads and the SDGs.
The Alliance has a range of tools and initiatives to help you advocate for safer streets and hold your government accountable in the lead up and after the Ministerial Conference.
The Alliance Accountability Toolkit is a set of practical tools to help you track your government’s road safety progress, push for commitments, and keep them accountable for the safety of all road users.
You can use the Mobility Snapshots to show the reality facing pedestrians and other road users every day and advocate to #MakeItSafe.
You must pre-register on the official website. Your application will be assessed and if approved, you will be invited to register.
Invitations have been sent from the Government of Morocco to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in each country via the embassies addressed to the relevant Minister (e.g. Minister of Transport).
Write to us at admin@roadsafetyngos.org.
