Tag: CircularEconomy

IURC-LA & CITINOVA co-hosted an international encounter on circular economy solutions in Fortaleza in May 04-05

On May 4th and 5th, 2023, IURC Latin America co-hosted with the Municipality of Fortaleza and the Foundation for Science, Technology and Innovation (CITINOVA) the two-day event “Circular Economy & Waste Management: Toward more sustainable solutions for cities and regions” in Fortaleza, Brazil. The event is part of EU-Brazil circular economy roadshow, with events also taking place in Rio de...

IURC Team Visited Alentejo Region

The IURC China team's study visit to the Alentejo region of Portugal provided a comprehensive understanding of the region's potential as an emerging hub for innovation and sustainable development. The visit showcased various projects, initiatives, and potential cooperation with Chinese cities in the areas of Vocational Education and Training Renewable Energy Green Port and Logistics: The Alentejo 2030 Digital Agenda,...

IURC China Team Visited the Pilot City Fuenlabrada

On March 21 – 22, 2023, the IURC China team conducted a technical visit to Fuenlabrada (Spain), a municipality that has experienced a remarkable transformation in the past decades, with a population growth of 985% between 1975 to 2021. Fuenlabrada's success in urban planning, circular economy, and social integration has made it one of the best practice models in IURC...

Debrecen (Hungary) carried out its study visit to Hermosillo (Mexico) on February 15-17

A delegation of three senior officials from the Hungarian city of Debrecen carried out a three-day study visit in the city of Hermosillo, Mexico, between February 15-17, 2023, in the framework of the International Programme for Urban and Regional Cooperation - IURC Latin America, financed by the European Commission. In the last year, both cities have shared lessons learned on...

Hermosillo (Mexico) welcomed a delegation from Debrecen (Hungary) on February 15

A delegation from Debrecen is visiting Hermosillo to learn about nature-based solutions, participatory budgeting, renewable energy and circular economy. During the first they had a productive meeting with Mr. Astiazarán Gutiérrez, Mayor of Hermosillo, and visited several public spaces, including Madero Park and the new Carcamo Park, where they planted trees with personnel from IMPLAN Hermosillo and Ayuntamiento Hermosillo [caption...

Study Visit of delegates from Fortaleza (Brazil) in Essen (Germany), June 7-10

A delegation of 3 representatives from Fortaleza undertook a 3-days Study Visit in Essen. Both cities are working together in the framework of the International, Urban and Regional Cooperation programme (IURC Latin America,), funded by the European Commission. The two cities cooperate on circular economy and waste management, particularly on the reduction of solid waste, the improvement of recycling practices,...