The COVID-19 pandemic has seen a boom in e-commerce and has accelerated the need for last-mile logistics. This growth comes at a cost. In recent years, global freight transport has accounted for around 36% of the total transport-related emissions and the figure is expected to be at least equivalent to passenger transport by 2050. Cities and regions are facing the challenge of curbing the adverse impacts of freight transport and logistics such as congestion, growing greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution and road safety.
The EcoLogistics Challenge, organized by ICLEI and the City of Taoyuan, aims to kick-start local actions towards sustainable, clean, efficient and safe urban freight through the EcoLogistics Principles. ICLEI and Taoyuan City invite local and regional authorities, start-ups and civil society organizations to take on the EcoLogistics challenge and submit a short-term pilot project addressing sustainability in last-mile logistics that highlights innovative approaches and partnerships.