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January 24th, 2024 – 10 am EST
En los últimos tres años, las colaboraciones, las inversiones y el intercambio de conocimientos se han multiplicado en temas relacionados con la economía circular (CE). Las redes, los centros de intercambio de conocimientos y las herramientas de capacitación están sacando a la luz las innovaciones y las mejores prácticas de la CE en campos como la gestión de residuos y agua, la planificación del uso de la tierra, el transporte, la infraestructura y los edificios, la agricultura y los sistemas alimentarios.
Las ciudades y regiones que forman parte de la red IURC NA están bien posicionadas para contribuir a esta transformación global para mejorar la circularidad promoviendo y facilitando el cambio en sectores, servicios y gobernanza. Como el nivel de gobernanza más cercano a los ciudadanos y las fuentes de innovación, pueden ser pioneros en el camino hacia una economía circular demostrando nuevos modelos de negocio y aplicando iniciativas socioeconómicas que influirán en la economía local y regional y en la salud de los ecosistemas, incluidas soluciones orientadas al clima.
Through participation in the IURC NA networks, cities have opportunities to further advance knowledge and skills on CE, share experiences, and adapt innovations to make CE more widespread and mainstream. This webinar introduced key organizations and resources at the regional and national levels, as well as hosted a first discussion amongst participants on experiences, interests, and challenges for cities and regions to enable a transformation to a circular economy.
- EU Circular Economy Policy Framework:
- Ana Guallarte and Magdalena Ciesielska emphasized the significance of city-to-city cooperation and thematic networks within the IURC program.
- The Circular Economy Action Plan, part of the EU Green Deal, addresses seven sectors and focuses on regulatory measures while empowering citizens. It aims for climate neutrality, sustainability, and job creation.
- OECD Program on Circular Economy:
- Oriana Romano highlighted the challenges posed by global population growth and urbanization on resource demands.
- The OECD Program on Circular Economy centers on learning, sharing, and measuring, with a focus on tailored policies, exchange of experiences, and indicators for circular economy progress globally.
- Canadian Circular Cities and Regions Initiative (CCRI):
- Joanne Gauci outlined CCRI?s efforts to build circular economy knowledge in Canadian local governments.
- CCRI employs a multifaceted approach, including webinars, peer-to-peer networks, and action planning workshops to inspire, connect, and enable local governments. Progress includes circular economy roadmaps, business development, and regional collaboration.
- ACR+ and Circular Economy Transition:
- Francoise Bonnet discussed ACR+?s 30-year journey supporting the circular economy transition, emphasizing the sufficiency principle and the role of cities and regions.
- ACR+ focuses on providing tools, advocating for decentralized authorities, and connecting stakeholders. The European Circular Economy Stakeholders Platform enhances collaboration through networks and expert access.
- International Cooperation and City Impact:
- International cooperation, governance, and city-level actions are crucial in advancing circular economy principles.
- Circular economy initiatives align with climate change mitigation, job creation, and environmental benefits, emphasizing the interconnectedness of cities and regions in driving sustainability.