A major programme of the Towards Zero Foundation campaigning to democratise vehicle safety in support of UN Global Goals.
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UN spotlights Global NCAP in Decade of Action for Road Safety progress report

The United Nations has released its second progress report on the Decade of Action for Road Safety, offering a sobering assessment of global efforts to reduce road deaths and serious injuries.

To be formally presented at the UN High-Level Meeting in New York this summer, it sits within the framework of the UN General Assembly resolution 74/299, which declared 2021 to 2030 the Second Decade of Action for Road Safety and set the target of halving global road deaths and injuries by 2030.

The report reviews developments since the first update in 2023 and outlines priorities for the years ahead, recognising the growing role of initiatives such as Global NCAP in driving vehicle safety improvements worldwide alongside political leadership, global advocacy and knowledge exchange.

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IIHS outlines best practices for active ISA in commercial fleets

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has published new guidance on deploying intelligent speed assistance (ISA) in commercial vehicle fleets.


Meera Naran renews call for widespread ADAS adoption

Independent road safety campaigner Meera Naran has reiterated her call for the widespread adoption of ADAS, highlighting their potential to prevent fatal crashes and serious injuries.


Euro NCAP welcomes Allianz to Safer Trucks Programme

Euro NCAP has announced that Allianz, one of the world’s largest insurance companies, has joined its Safer Trucks programme as an Associate Member.


Asia-Pacific road safety leaders unite in Manila for FIA Safe Mobility programme

Road safety leaders from across the Asia-Pacific convened in Manila for the FIA Safe Mobility 4 All & 4 Life programme, accelerating efforts to tackle one of the region’s most pressing public health challenges.


London’s Vision Zero Action Plan 2: Vehicle safety in focus

London has unveiled an ambitious new road safety plan aimed at accelerating progress towards its Vision Zero goal of eliminating deaths and serious injuries on city streets by 2041. 



 

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IMPACT is the monthly newsletter from Global NCAP for the NCAP and road safety community. Each edition highlights the latest developments, projects and programmes that are helping to democratise vehicle safety worldwide – and the people making them happen.

 
 
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