EU-Japan: Zagreb, Rijeka and Kawasaki exchanged knowledge on NBS, waste management and business incubation

Urbanisation and industrial transformation are common challenges faced by the industrial cities of Zagreb and Rijeka in Croatia, and Kawasaki, Japan. By making use of their respective unique characteristics and local resources, the three cities are promoting sustainable urban development. Zagreb and Rijeka gained knowledge into Kawasaki’s efficient “waste management” and “business incubation”, while lessons learned by Kawasaki included how nature-based solutions (NbS) are being implemented by Zagreb and Rijeka, and the co-benefits approach on climate change action.