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European Union’s policy and legislative framework on green city logistics Module   A. Governance  Topic   1. European Union’s policy and legislative framework on green city logistics  Aim   Presentation and analysis of common values, objectives and priorities in the green shift of urban transport  Review of the current green transport policy framework  Guidance through existing legislation and standards for green operations  Discussion of challenges and the way to move forward  Learning outcomes   Understanding of basic concepts regarding the green transition in the transport sector with focus on urban logistics and last-mile freight transport.   Knowledge of the EU policy and legislative framework to implement the green shift of urban logistics and last-mile freight transport.  Critical analysis of the green shift policy objectives and implementation frameworks for the green shift.  1.1. Introduction The document presented is a component of the COURIERS GO GREEN training course development. It belongs to Module A, which is “Governance” and focuses on Topic 1 – “European Union’s policy and legislative framework on green city logistics”. The goal of Topic 1 is to introduce the basic concepts of environmentally responsible and climate-resilient urban logistics and freight transportation. It will also cover the strategic priorities, policies, and regulations of the European Union concerning sustainable urban mobility and transportation on a global level. The class will also discuss potential challenges and limitations, which will be addressed through group discussion and exchange of experiences. More specifically, Topic 1 aims to present and analyse the shared values, objectives, and priorities in the green shift of urban transport. It will also review the current green transport policy framework and provide guidance through existing legislation and standards for green operations. Finally, the class will discuss the challenges associated with this shift and identify potential solutions to overcome them. The desired learning outcomes of this part of the training course are to understand the basic concepts regarding the green transition in the transport sector, focusing on urban logistics and last-mile freight transport. Furthermore, to know the EU policy and legislative framework for implementing the green shift of urban logistics and last-mile freight transport and to critically analyse the green shift policy objectives and implementation frameworks. 1.2. The Green shift of urban logistics and freight transportation: Common values, objectives and priorities The shift towards environmentally friendly urban logistics and freight transportation is crucial to the overall goal of achieving a net-zero greenhouse gas emissions economy by 2050. Achieving this shift requires changes in behaviour, technological advances, and infrastructure development to promote sustainable mobility and reduce the negative impact of transportation on the environment. The European Commission (EC) recognises the importance of citizens and consumers in driving this transformation forward. It stresses the need for local investments and increased engagement of consumers in sustainable practices. Additionally, the EC emphasises the significance of smart urban planning, the development of a sustainable bio-economy, and the creation of carbon sinks to support the transition. Moreover, the EU’s commitment to global cooperation and leadership in climate action is highlighted, stressing the need for international collaboration to achieve greenhouse gas reduction targets consistent with the Paris Agreement. The green shift in urban logistics and freight transportation aligns with the broader goals of transitioning towards a net-zero greenhouse gas emissions economy, emphasising sustainable mobility, technological innovation, social fairness, and international cooperation. (European Commission, 2018) 1.3. Current green transport policy framework The EU has set ambitious targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transport by at least 90% by 2050 compared to 1990 levels, in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement. The EU is implementing various policies and initiatives to promote the use of low-carbon transport modes, such as doubling rail freight traffic, revising CO2 emission performance standards for heavy-duty vehicles, enhancing multimodal connections, shifting to electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, and developing new distribution models and infrastructure. The EU’s strategies for the green transition are outlined in the European Green Deal, the smart and sustainable mobility strategy, and the new urban mobility framework. Additionally, member states are setting national targets to reduce emissions from transport, with different degrees of ambition and achievement. The document also highlights the significance of implementing a “green” policy for transport and logistics to achieve efficient and sustainable operations in courier, postal, and delivery services. (Couriers Go Green, 2023) In the following pages, we summarise relevant literature from 2018 to 2021. 1.3.1. European Commission, A Clean Planet for all – A European strategic long-term vision for a prosperous, modern, competitive and climate neutral economy, COM (2018) 773 final The document “A Clean Planet for All: A European Strategic Long-term Vision for a Prosperous, modern, competitive and Climate Neutral Economy” by the European Commission highlights the urgent need for decisive climate action, emphasising the severe impact of global warming on Europe and the world. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report is cited, indicating that human-induced global warming has already reached 1°C above preindustrial levels and is increasing at approximately 0.2°C per decade. The document stresses the need to transform towards a net-zero greenhouse gas emissions economy by 2050, outlining the significant risks and potentially irreversible impacts of unconstrained climate change. It emphasises the importance of a comprehensive and socially fair transition to achieve this goal, addressing the effects on various sectors of the economy, infrastructure, food production, public health, biodiversity, and political stability. Furthermore, the document underscores the need for a strategic long-term vision involving the active participation of European decision-makers, citizens, and the private sector to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Additionally, the document emphasises the EU’s commitment to lead global climate action, aligning with the Paris Agreement’s objectives to limit global temperature increase to well below 2°C and pursuing efforts to limit it to 1.5°C. It highlights the EU’s role in driving sustainable economic growth, promoting innovation, and demonstrating the feasibility and benefits of transitioning to a net-zero greenhouse gas emissions economy. 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