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PIARC (World Road Association), founded in 1909 and comprising 125 member governments from all over the world, is the global forum for exchange of knowledge and experience on roads, road transport policies and practices. With consultative status to the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations, the Association is contributing to a stable and sustainable global development of the road and transport sector.

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3.4 Environmental Impacts of Road Infrastructure and Transport

The fragmentation of wildlife habitats by road projects poses a threat to animal species. The survival of individuals of these species is jeopardized when they cannot have a sufficiently large territory to feed, reproduce or perform behaviours inherent in their species. In such cases, wildlife crossings are needed to establish a connection between the parts of the habitat on either side of the road. These wildlife crossings must be adapted to be easily used by each target species, according to its own characteristics, whether it is a large or small mammal, a reptile or an amphibian. To design and optimise these facilities, studies are needed to share best practices. (extract from the Strategic Plan)

Issues

  • 3.4.1 Air pollution mitigation and zero/low emission zones
  • 3.4.2 Noise pollution
  • 3.4.3 Road and road transport impact on wildlife and biodiversity

Chair and Secretariat

  • Chair: Eric DIMNET (France)
  • English-speaking Secretary: Andrii IVKO (Ukraine)
  • French-speaking Secretary: Paul-Yanic LAQUERRE (Canada-Québec)
  • Spanish-speaking Secretary:

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