Integrated Action Plan: Ciudad Real

The current economic system is based on a growth model that strongly depends on the consumption of raw materials. This linear model of "take - use - throw away" has resulted in excessive pressure on the environment that has led to some of the most serious manifestations of the environmental crisis that we are suffering, such as climate change or the loss of biodiversity.

To counteract these effects, it is necessary to find new economic models in which the use of raw materials is decoupled from economic growth, giving these resources time to regenerate without the need to slow down the aforementioned growth.

A circular approach offers a special opportunity to confront the complex and multidimensional nature of cities. To capitalize on this opportunity, it is necessary to align policies, publicize the concept, identify actors and available resources, and introduce new actions and initiatives that allow the optimization of existing energy, water and material cycles in the city.

Following this idea, this IAP includes short- and long-term actions aimed at addressing these challenges and is co-designed together with a Local Action Group (ULG, URBACT Local Group) made up of relevant local actors through a participatory process. The sectors selected as strategic, tourism and commerce, represent the predominant economic activity in the city and the main origin of the waste generated. On the other hand, the proposed actions are articulated around five Priority Action Axes (EAP) that cover the areas of intervention that have the greatest impact on the city, namely, SMEs and Circular Economy; Entrepreneurship and employment; Citizen awareness, Infrastructures and Governance. Under these five areas, a total of 25 actions are included that will be developed during the four years that the IAP comprises.

You can read the complete IAP here.