National policy training – Registrations have opened

During the programme participants will learn how to:

• Broaden their knowledge and understanding of walking issues and benefit from a comprehensive overview of walking worldwide.
• Analyse and discuss the latest trends and developments in the sector with experienced walking experts and professionals from different parts of the world
• Gain an insight into the main challenges facing people walking and what can be done to help them.
• Provide an opportunity to brainstorm on solutions and innovative ideas and steps to support people walking and improve walkability.
• Develop a policy that embeds principles of sustainability, equity and service quality.

After the training participants will be able to:

• Define what makes an effective national walking policy
• Apply a policy development process that increases the likelihood of a positive impact
• Develop a multidisciplinary team for walking policy development at a national level
• Engage support from politicians, communities, academics, and experts for a common policy goal
• Transfer their knowledge to a country context.