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Dear reader, The cover story of this edition of AUTO features Felipe CALDERON, the former President of Mexico and the new president of the FIA ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION.

As President of the FIA’s Environment and Sustainability Commission, former Mexican President Felipe Calderón has a range of issues to contend with. Drawing on past experience, however, he believes a sustainable future for both mobility and motor sport is not simply a goal, but an achievable goal. In an exclusive interview conducted during the recent FIA Mobility Conference in Montevideo, he explained how his goal is achievable, not just in therory but in practical terms.

Interactive exhibition will run throughout the Games in Buenos Aires

The second meeting of the FIA Disability and Accessibility Commission took place in Paris on 20 September. The Commission has reiterated its ambitious action plan on both Sport and Mobility pillars to ensure accessible racing and motoring.

Excessive speed is one of the leading causes of road fatalities. An estimated 40%-50% of people drive over the speed limit and a 5% reduction in average speed could result in a 30% decrease in number of fatal crashes. Today, FIA Region I and its members in Europe, the Middle East and Africa are launching their new campaign ‘Slowing Down Saves Lives’ and are urging drivers to respect speed limits.

AUTO+ Women in Motor Sport comes back with its 15th edition.

The World First Aid Day (WFAD) is organised annually by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) on the second Saturday of September to raise awareness of how first aid can save lives. This year, the WFAD takes place on 8 September and focuses on the theme of ‘First Response to Road Crashes’, encapsulated by the official slogan “You don’t need a license to save lives”.

President Jean Todt welcomed participants from across the American continents to the 20th edition of the event

On 26 June, FIA Region I held its annual Summer Cocktail. The networking event brought together European Automobile Clubs and over 150 policymakers and stakeholders from the Brussels mobility community.

Jean TODT, president of the FIA, signed today in Brussels with the European Commission, represented by Commissioner Tibor NAVRACSICS, a pledge to implement Good Governance in sport.