Employer profile
Agora Verkehrswende
Berlin, DEImpact-drivenThink TankMobilityClimate & Environmental Protection
Impact3Sustainability Goals
LocationBerlin
About us
Agora Verkehrswende is a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to scientifically-backed climate neutrality in the transport sector. As part of the Agora Think Tanks network, it drives the transition to climate-friendly transport systems. The organization publishes scientific papers, policy recommendations, and analyses on topics such as urban and rural mobility, the automotive industry, and infrastructure. It engages internationally to observe global developments and exchange experiences, and is recognized as a leading authority in climate-neutral transport policy.
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Sustainability Goals
Climate Action
Advancing climate neutrality in the transport sector
The organization develops science-based strategies and policy recommendations to actively promote the transition to climate-friendly transport systems.
Initiatives to reduce transport emissions
Agora Verkehrswende regularly analyzes and publishes recommendations on promoting electromobility and designing sustainable transport infrastructure.
Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
Fostering innovation for sustainable transport infrastructure
Agora Verkehrswende develops concepts for future-proof transport systems and the necessary charging infrastructure to enable a climate-friendly transformation.
Strengthening the automotive and transport industries
The organization publishes analyses on levers for more affordable e-cars and effective promotion of private electromobility to transform the industry.
Sustainable Cities & Communities
Sustainable mobility for urban and rural areas
Agora Verkehrswende develops strategies for climate-friendly mobility that considers both urban and rural areas, aiming for long-term sustainability.
Improving public charging infrastructure
The organization advocates for lower prices in public charging and publishes guides for digital parking permits to facilitate urban mobility.
FAQs
Q1What is Agora Verkehrswende's core mission?+
Agora Verkehrswende is a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to achieving climate neutrality in the transport sector. Its core mission is to scientifically drive the transition to climate-friendly transport systems.
Q2What is Agora Verkehrswende's legal form and how is it integrated?+
The organization is a gGmbH (non-profit limited liability company) and operates as part of the Agora Think Tanks network. It promotes transparency and collaborates with a dedicated team, council, and a city network.
Q3Where is Agora Verkehrswende headquartered?+
Agora Verkehrswende is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.
Q4What kind of activities and publications does Agora Verkehrswende offer?+
The organization publishes scientific papers and policy recommendations, such as "Private Elektromobilität effektiv fördern". It also hosts events and webinars, including the "10 Jahre Verkehrswende" discussion series, and provides current analyses and press releases.
Q5Is Agora Verkehrswende also involved internationally?+
Yes, the organization observes global developments, fosters international exchange, and collaborates with networks and partners worldwide. This serves to gather inspiration for Germany's climate neutrality goals and to share its own experiences.
Q6Which UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) does Agora Verkehrswende contribute to?+
Agora Verkehrswende primarily contributes to SDG 13 (Climate Action). Secondarily, it supports SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure) and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities).
