Cyrkularne miasta / Circular cities – introduction and a look at Gdańsk

JOIN US FOR THIS EVENT – in Polish and English

• there will be live translation so you can pick the language you will want to hear

ORGANISER: Circular Economy Club Tricity (Poland)

PARTNER: Metabolic Institute

EVENT DESCRIPTION IN POLISH

Wersja polska opisu wydarzenia oraz formularz rejestracyjny dostępne tutaj:

https://www.circulartogether.pl/event-details/cyrkularne-miasta-gdansk

EVENT DESCRIPTION IN ENGLISH

This is the 2nd event of Circular Economy Club Tricity – the local CEC chapter started by Anna Desogus from Circular Together.

WHO IS THIS EVENT FOR:

• representatives from the private sector, public sector, NGOs as well as anyone interested in the concept of circular economy in the context of cities

THE PROBLEM

At both a local and global scale, human activities are putting an increasing pressure on the stable functioning of the world’s ecosystems. This expresses itself in a range of negative impacts, such as biodiversity loss, poor air quality, increased extreme weather events, floods and droughts. As hotspot of consumptions, transport and human interaction, cities are a key leverage point to work towards a more sustainable future.

THE SOLUTION

As one of the largest cities in central Europe, Gdansk can play a vital role in this transition. The city’s versatile, daring, and open character make the city a perfect site for staring a new, bold endeavor: the transition from a linear to a circular economy.

As part of the Circular Cities Program Poland, Metabolic Institute, Polish Circular Hotpot and Innowo worked with local stakeholders in the cities of Krakow, Lublin and Gdansk to develop circular strategies that bring long-lasting systemic impact. The result of the 1-year process were gathered in a report, that presents the key insights and opportunities for the city of Gdansk in relation to the circular economy. In addition, a vision of how a circular economy could take shape is presented, supported by concrete studies that can be explored.

EVENT SCHEDULE

All times given are in the CET time zone

2:20PM virtual room on zoom opens

2:30PM START of the event: introduction by Anna Desogus, Circular Together

2:40PM Towards a circular economy in cities – Tamara Streefland, Metabolic

3:00PM Circular economy in Gdańsk – where to start? Lotje Hogerzeil and Daniel Bieckmann, Metabolic

Followed by a Q&A

3:45PM Networking in smaller groups

4PM End of the event

REGISTRATION

This is a free, online event. Registration is required.

LINK TO THE REGISTRATION FORM:

https://www.circulartogether.pl/event-details/cyrkularne-miasta-gdansk/form