SURF (Sustainable URban Freight) project guides city planners, business leaders and other freight decision-makers to develop a vision and strategy pathway for sustainable freight. The project is a collaboration with Environmental Defense Fund Europe, one of the world’s leading non-profit organizations that is working to turn environmental solutions into action. Taking place between April and December 2021, the project will particularly focus on the design and implementation of Zero-Emission Zones for freight (ZEZ-Fs), which can dramatically reduce carbon emissions and contribute to healthier cities.

In the framework of capacity building activities, SURF project organises an e-course and a series of learning and peer-to-peer activities, that are aimed to equip local and national policy makers, practitioners, entrepreneurs, and operators with the skills and knowledge required to develop, implement and operate ZEZ-F. The objective is to raise awareness and establish long-lasting capabilities for all key stakeholders to successfully support the transition to zero emission deliveries.

The course is primarily designed for city and regional authorities but aims to provide a solid knowledge basis for any stakeholder involved in urban freight operations. The course will be openly available to all the public. It is openly available to all the public. 

SURF e-course: Pathways to Zero-Emission Zones for freight

The SURF e-course will be launched on 15 September 2021.

SURF is a collaboration with Environmental Defense Fund Europe, one of the world's leading non-profit organisations working on turning environmental solutions into action. The Project develops and structures knowledge and awareness on Zero Emission Zones for Freight (ZEZ-F). 

The e-course aims at raising skills and knowledge related to the development, implementation, and operation of Zero-Emission Zones for Freight (ZEZ-Fs), thus supporting the transition to zero emission deliveries. 

The e-course is primarily designed for city and regional authorities but aims to provide a solid knowledge basis for any stakeholder involved in urban freight operations. The course will be openly available to all the public. In addition to lectures and self-study material, a Kick-off Webinar gives key information and guidance about the learning programme and the SURF project. Virtual exchange sessions are scheduled to accompany the course enabling interactive discussions with and among participants.