Last week, the partnership between the FIA and UNITAR was officially confirmed through the mutual signing of an official Letter of Agreement.

As part of the FIA’s vision to empower its members through collaboration, knowledge sharing and advocacy, this new programme will develop local talent and empower leaders to support long term engagement in road safety for Member Clubs.

The project will do this through several different ways, such as tailored training programmes through a comprehensive ‘Global Capacity Building and Public Engagement’ platform, the implementation of local pilot projects, and the development of a community of practice to support further initiatives.

The FIA’s Director of Road Safety and Global Advocacy, Stefano Ammirati, said: “We are delighted to have cemented such a strong partnership with UNITAR, and are looking forward to advancing the SafeForAll&forLife project. Capacity building remains our priority for our members, and partnerships such as this are invaluable in helping our members to enhance new capabilities, strengthen connection with local authorities and ultimately grow.”

The Director of UNITAR's Division for People and Social Inclusion, Alex Mejia, said: “This partnership with the FIA is pivotal to further advancing the United Nations' Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development and the 2021-2030 United Nations Decade of Action for Road Safety. We hope that the holistic, inclusive, and collaborative nature of this global initiative will lead to strengthened capacities for all involved."

The pilot project for FIA Regions III and IV will be officially launched during this year’s FIA American Congress in Lima, Peru, before its expansion to other Regions.