The World Road Association (PIARC), a world leader in the global discussion and exchange of knowledge on the most relevant aspects of the world of roads and road transport, and the Ministry of Public Works and Transports of Costa Rica have the pleasure to invite you to participate in the International Seminar on “Environment Considerations in Road Projects and Operations”.
On 18-19th April 2018 technical presentations and panel discussions
On 20th April 2018 A day for the technical visit.
The presentations will be made by experts from the International Technical Committee, as well as Latin American active experts from the environmental field in road projects.
Session 1: Air Quality
Session 2: Road transport noise
Session 3: Climate Change
Panel Discussion A: Future impact of electric vehicles on air quality, road noise and climate change
Session 4: Social management at infrastructure and transportation projects
Session 5: Management of impacts on fauna due to the construction and operation of infrastructure projects
Session 6: Management of impacts on flora due to the construction and operation of infrastructure projects
Panel Discussion B: Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures, and
Technical Visit: new access way to Port Limón
Organized by: The Ministry of Public Works and Transports jointly with PIARC Technical Committee
Contact persons: Rosy Vega S., MOPT and Rosa Ma. Morales R., MOPT
Email Id: rvega@moopt.go.cr, rmoraler@mopt.go.cr
Registration: http://www.piarc-costarica2018.com/
Language: Simultaneous translation Spanish—English will be provided during the seminar.
