FIA World Council for Automobile Mobility and Tourism Reviews Six Months of Progress for Safe and Sustainable Mobility and Tourism in 2026
Members of the FIA World Council for Automobile Mobility and Tourism (WCAMT) returned to Macau to review six months of progress on key initiatives advancing road safety, sustainability and global travel, and set their priorities for the rest of the year.
The WCAMT’s first meeting of 2026 highlighted the FIA’s continued commitment to safer, more sustainable and more affordable mobility worldwide through collaboration with its Member Clubs and international partners.
Driving road safety at scale
The meeting opened with an update on the continued growth of the FIA Safe Mobility 4 All and 4 Life (SM4A4L) programme, developed in partnership with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and supported by the FIA Foundation.
Following the successful introduction of SM4A4L in the Americas (FIA Regions III and IV) and Asia-Pacific (FIA Region II), 2026 has seen the expansion of the programme into FIA Region I COFO (Eastern and Central Europe), the FIA Region I MENA Mobility Council (Middle East and North Africa) and the FIA Region I African Council of Touring and Automobile Clubs (ACTA) subdivisions, demonstrating the FIA’s commitment to advancing road safety worldwide.
The FIA Road Safety Index (FIA RSI) continues to provide organisations with an evidence-based framework to manage their road safety footprint. In recent months, 29 organisations across Europe, North and South America, and Asia have received an FIA rating through the FIA RSI.
Helping organisations measure and benchmark driver risk at the individual level, World Council members were updated on the latest developments for the AI-powered FIA Driver Safety Index, which is now being adopted by FIA Member Clubs and piloted with Equans Belux.
Supporting innovation and Member development
To continue innovation and development globally, the WCAMT was informed on the 13 new projects, which are receiving support through the FIA Safe and Sustainable Mobility Grants Programme this year, covering policy research, urban road safety and two-wheeler advocacy.
The WCAMT received updates on a number of initiatives, supported by the Mobility Services Commission, designed to help FIA Member Clubs develop new services and strengthen their local impact. A key initiative included developments in drone training services, building on the model from FIA Member Club, ACA Andorra, creating new business opportunities for Clubs worldwide.
And to showcase Member Club projects, the FIA Innovation Challenge launched its third edition. Since the first edition in 2024, a record number of 65 projects have been submitted this year, demonstrating the depth of innovative expertise across the four FIA Mobility Regions.
Advancing sustainable mobility
The FIA has continued to strengthen sustainability support for Member Clubs through practical tools, training and knowledge-sharing opportunities. The Sustainability Champions Network will help connect expertise across the network, while the Environmental Accreditation Programme continues to provide a recognised framework for measuring and improving environmental performance.
A major milestone for 2026 is the launch of the new season of the FIA Sustainable Innovation Series, hosted alongside FIA Championships to bring together experts across various industries to discuss the solutions aiming to accelerate sustainable innovation in motor sport and mobility.
Supporting travel across borders
Members reviewed developments in travel and tourism services, including ongoing discussions with the UN on amendments to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic to define International Driving Permits (IDPs). Meanwhile, the digitisation of the Carnet de Passages en Douane (CPD), is improving access for road users to one of the FIA’s flagship international mobility services. As of June 2026, 88,118 CPDs have been distributed, an increase of over 48,000 compared to the same period last year.
International Collaboration
With support from technical experts across the FIA and guided by the FIA Mobility Policy Commission the FIA has continued to work closely with United Nations bodies including the UNECE. The FIA has engaged on key issues ranging from road safety and access to vehicle data to the latest draft regulations on automated driving systems. The FIA also engaged with Government Customs experts on the issue of border crossing for Historic Vehicles.
Through these collaborations, the FIA is helping to ensure that the perspectives of consumers and Member Clubs are reflected in the development of future transport policies and standards worldwide.
Preserving motoring heritage
The FIA International Historical Commission (CHI) continues to promote and protect motoring heritage through engagement with FIA Member Clubs worldwide. This year the CHI has expanded its global museums network with 25 historic vehicle museums joining from Europe and America, advanced work on the FIA Historical Vehicle Register and launched new working groups focused on youth engagement and sustainable fuels.
H.E. Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the FIA said: “The FIA’s strength comes from its global network of Member Clubs and their ability to turn ideas into action for their communities.
I have seen inspiring initiatives implemented in every region around the world and it continues to inspire our entire community and deliver lasting change. Over the past year, together with our Members, we have expanded programmes that save lives, support innovation and help shape the future of mobility, delivering solutions for road users around the world.”
Tim Shearman, FIA Deputy President for Automobile Mobility and Tourism said: “Throughout this year, we’ve worked hard to bring practical solutions to our Member Clubs as we continue to respond and adapt to the ever-evolving mobility landscape.
As we look ahead, we must continue collaborating with experts across our network to build on this momentum and meet the diverse needs of road users worldwide.”
Willem Groenewald, FIA Secretary General for Mobility, Sustainability and Tourism said: “The breadth of initiatives discussed by the World Council reflects the progress being made across the FIA Network to drive safer, more sustainable and more affordable mobility for everyone.
It is particularly important to note that sustainability is no longer a standalone initiative, it’s becoming embedded across the work of our Member Clubs. Programmes like the FIA Sustainable Innovation Series are bringing these conversations to the pinnacle of motor sport, and providing a platform for experts in the FIA and beyond to accelerate progress in sustainable mobility solutions from the track to the road.”