2nd International Conference on Urban Growth and the Circular Economy

Date : 9th September 2020 to 11th September 2020

Place : Spain, Bilbao

Website :https://www.wessex.ac.uk/conferences/2020/urban-growth-2020

Contact Person:Marta Graczyk

Description:

The quest for the sustainable city has until recently focused on the efficient use of resources with the application of technical advances giving rise to the definition of SMART Cities. The economic model emphasised, however, is still “linear” in the sense that the design and consumption follow the pattern of extraction of natural resources, manufacturing, product usage and waste disposal. With its roots in environmental economics, the idea of the circular economy is to implement the life cycle of products, services, waste, materials and energy. The concept needs to be embedded not only in the original design but also in all process phases and during production, which ought to be as efficient as possible. Closely associated with the concept of the sustainable city and the circular economy is the need to develop networks, not only within the city itself but also across other city regions to ensure governance based on cooperation. There is no possibility for the success of a long term economic policy without addressing the problems of natural resources and environmental pollution, which will affect the reuse of materials and products. The need to base suitable development on the environmental, economic and social points of view, demands an integrated approach to solve the city problems including planning and development.

2nd International Conference on Urban Growth and the Circular Economy will be held in Bilbao,Spain on date 2020-09-11

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Deadline for abstracts/proposals : 9th May 2020

Keynote Speakers :

Venue :Hotel Gran Bilbao, Prieto Indalecio Hiribidea, Bilbao, Spain

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