ABOUT THE EVENT

SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION FOR CIRCULAR, INTELLIGENT & INCLUSIVE CITIES

This event is part of a series of 8 sector consultations in the 8 regions of Romania. The results of these meetings and workshops, concluding with the European conference, aim to shape a strategy such that, by 2030 Romania will be a circular economy leader in Central and South Eastern Europe.

The purpose of the conference is to involve experts from a wide range of industries and to highlight the best practices and models already implemented with the purpose to facilitate the transition of Romania towards a circular economy.

The agenda of the event will address the negative impacts climate change has on cities and potential solutions to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Objectives. Moreover, we propose to point out the best practices that local and regional authorities can implement so that to align with these objectives.

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TOPICS AREAS

Session 1: Urban and regional developments taking into account the principles of the nZEB
• Urban Planning to Promote Circular Economy
• Closing the loop in conurbations with innovative logistics solutions and hubs
• Circular clusters for emerging economies

Session 4: Construction waste management
• Sustainable management of forest residues and demolition waste
• Urban exploitation in the circular economy

Session 2: Quality of life and the role of administrative institutions
• Social welfare and health benefits, with a focus on urban populations
• Customer behavior and social interaction (blue economy, bio-economy, collaborative economy)
• Political context, legal aspects and corporate governance

Session 5: Adopting the Circular Economy for the Internationalization and Global Competitiveness of SMEs in Construction sector

  • Circular economy: Barriers and opportunities for circular construction
  • Resource efficiency & Standardization of the sector
  • Financing lines for circular SMEs

Session 3: Innovation in SMART CITY
• The role of ICT in expanding the circular economy – industry 4.0
• Redesigning the product to the circular economy
• ICT contribution to energy efficiency (smart buildings, etc.)

Session 6: Decarbonisation of the economy through the development of intelligent and sustainable construction
• Decarbonisation of the economy through the development of renewable energy strategies
• Intelligent modern systems for urban sustainability• Industrial symbiosis, closed loop systems and eco-industrial parks

 SPEAKERS

Ioan Aurel CHERECHEȘ

Ioan Aurel CHERECHEȘ

Prefect, Institution of the Prefect Cluj District
Emil BOC

Emil BOC

Mayor of Cluj-Napoca
Laszlo BORBELY

Laszlo BORBELY

Department for Sustainable Development of the General Secretariat of the Romanian Government
Elena Simina LAKATOS

Elena Simina LAKATOS

IRCEM president

Cosmin Dorin TEODORU

Cosmin Dorin TEODORU

Director at DGDSCSP, Ministry of Environment of Romania
Gabriel MOICEANU

Gabriel MOICEANU

FADI President
Ioana DRAGOS

Ioana DRAGOS

North-West Regional Development Agency
PhD Eng. Alexandru STANILA

PhD Eng. Alexandru STANILA

Association of the Romanian Inventors Forum
Dan CLINCI

Dan CLINCI

President at Urbannect
Zoltán PÁSZTAI

Zoltán PÁSZTAI

General Manager of S.C. ECO BIHOR SRL
Gelu VAC

Gelu VAC

Scoala Informala de IT
Iulian CUCULAS

Iulian CUCULAS

PARTENER PROIECT RO INVEST CAPITAL SRL
Andreea Iuliana LEONTE

Andreea Iuliana LEONTE

Romania Green Building Council
Dan CHIUZBĂIAN

Dan CHIUZBĂIAN

QSound Soft
Anca GIURGIU

Anca GIURGIU

Sustainability Projects Manager, Climate Change Department, The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, London

SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, MAY 10th

8:30am // Registration, Coffee & Mingling
9:00am // Welcome
9:15am // Session 1 & 2
10:15am // Session 3 & 4
11:00am // Coffee Break
11:30am // Session 5
12:15pm // Break for lunch
1:00pm // Session 6
2:15pm // Workshop
3:00pm // Coffee Break
3:30pm // Workshop
4:15pm // Session Q&A, Closing the conference and workshop

Session 1: Urban and regional developments.
Session 2: Quality of life and the role of administrative institutions.
Session 3: Innovation in SMART CITY.
Session 4: Construction waste management.
Session 5: Adopting the Circular Economy for the Internationalization and Global Competitiveness of SMEs in Construction sector.
Session 6: Decarbonisation of the economy through the development of intelligent and sustainable construction.

Workshop – Questions for discussion

1. Where do we want Romania to be in 2030 and in terms of adopting the circular economy in the packaging, logistics and retailers sectors in terms of adopting Agenda 2030?
2. How do we get there in terms of adopting the circular economy in the packaging, logistics and retailers sectors?

SESSIONS

  • Ioan Aurelian CHERECHES - Prefect, Institution of the County Prefect of Cluj
  • Emil BOC - Mayor, Cluj-Napoca Municipality
  • Laszlo BORBELY - State Counselor, Coordinator of the Department for Sustainable Development of the Government of Romania
  • Cosmin Dorin TEODORU - Director DGDSCSP, Ministry of Environment
  • Elena Simina LAKATOS - IRCEM President
    • Elena Simina LAKATOS - IRCEM President
    • Gabriel MOICEANU - FADI President
  • Anca GIURGIU - Sustainability Manager, Coordinator of the Department of Environment and Climate Change at Kensington City Hall and Chelsea in London
  • Dan CHIUZBAIAN - QSOUND SOFT
  • Gelu VAC - Software Architect, Informal IT School,
  • Iulian CUCULAS - PROJECT PARTNER RO INVEST CAPITAL SRL
  • Dan CLINCI - President URBANNECT
  • Ioana DRAGOS - NORTH-WEST REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
  • Zoltan PASZTAI - General Manager of S.C. ECO BIHOR SRL
  • Alexandru STANILA - Association of the Inventors Forum in Romania
  • Andreea Iuliana LEONTE -ROMANIA GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL

    • WORKSHOP

    Questions for discussion 1.What are the circular policy instruments adopted by Romania so far and how do they influence the packaging, logistics and retailers sectors? 2.Identify the key areas for implementing the systemic circular economy across the value chain of the packaging, logistics and retailers sectors (production, consumption, waste management, waste to resources, innovation and investment, others). 3.Why is there a need for a circular economy strategy in Romania and what is the role of the state in achieving this? 4.What kind of circular economy do we want to have in Romania by 2030? 5.What are the trends in the systemic circular economy related to innovation, technology, education, legislation in concern with the economic, social and environmental three pillars, in the world? and in neighboring countries?
    Questions for discussion 1.How will the technological developments influence the global economy, the European economy and national economies, including the Romanian economy? 2.Where does Romania stand in economic, social and environmental terms regarding the adoption of the circular economy in 2019? (SWOT analysis, Strengths - Weaknesses) 3.What advantages and opportunities does Romania have in relation to the adoption of the circular consumption and production model? 4.Analysis of Romania's real potential from the point of view of resources and an appreciation of how to value them (Analysis of Romania's resources and capacity to adopt the concept of systemic circular economy in the year 2018, PEST analysis). 5.What investment and development programs in the textile industry should focus on facilitating the transition to the systemic circular economy by 2030?

    COORDINATORS

    INSTITUTIONAL COLLABORATORS

    SECTORAL COLLABORATORS

    INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH IN CIRCULAR ECONOMY AND ENVIRONMENT
    “ERNEST LUPAN”

    Attitude for a sustainable development!

    The Institute for Research in Circular Economy and Environment “Ernest Lupan”– IRCEM is an independent NGO that is; organized like a research think tank and, established in 2012 in Cluj-Napoca, Romania through the initiative of young people from the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca.
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    In 2017, IRCEM became the official partner in the Coordination Group of the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform (ECESP) – a joint initiative of the European Economic and Social Committee and the European Commission. More information about this subject can be found on IRCEM.RO orhttps://circulareconomy.europa.eu/platform/en/dialogue.

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    RESULTS

    Following the circular economy conference on sustainable constructions for circular, intelligent and inclusive cities held in Cluj-Napoca on May 10, 2019, we would like to bring your attention to the following items:

    By means of this message, we would like to reiterate our appreciation for our sponsors, collaborators, partners, and for all the participants to our events. Romania’s Circular Strategy 2020-2030 would not be possible without your support and involvement.