1x02 Paving the Way to Net Zero: PIARC’s Global Push for Decarbonization

In this episode of Global Road Voices, host Nadia Lappa (Technical Advisor for Decarbonisation) speaks with leading experts Fabio Pasquali (Strategic Theme Coordinator for Decarbonization) and Jan Pettersson (Chair of the Technical Committee 3.5) to unpack one of the most urgent issues facing the transport sector—decarbonization. With roads accounting for a quarter of global CO₂ emissions, this conversation explores how countries are tackling the transition to net zero, the role of international collaboration, emerging technologies like Electric Road Systems, and what’s needed to turn bold climate commitments into real-world impact. Recorded just ahead of PIARC’s first-ever International Conference on Road Decarbonization in Vienna in May 2025, this episode offers insights into the innovations, policies, and partnerships shaping a sustainable transport future.

Useful links: Electric road systems: a solution for the future?, Technical Report, https://www.piarc.org/en/order-library/29690-en-Electric%20road%20systems:%20a%20solution%20for%20the%20future