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EUREGION SCHELDEMOND
Circular economy
Some examplesof the Belgian – Dutch border area
Astrid Vliebergh
AEBRAnnual Conference
Badajoz – 27th of October 2017
EUREGIONSCHELDEMOND
The ambition is crystal-clear: to ensure the
a robust and resilient ecosystemProvinces of East Flanders (BE),
West Flanders (BE) en Zeeland (NL)
The Scheldemond council, the coordinating platform of the provinces East Flanders, West Flanders and Zeeland, work on cross border:
- Signalisation and formulation of common interests- Stimulation of collaboration among the provinces in different
domains- Bringing stakeholders together - Joint development concrete projects, in particular Interreg- Translation of theory to daily business practice
Circular Economy is stated as a priority in our cross border action plan.
EUREGION SCHELDEMOND
EUREGION SCHELDEMOND
Circular economy
Examples
• The Cleantech Cluster in Ghent region: 'By 2030 Ghent region excels as an active cleantech ecosystem’
• Smart Delta Resources: A business initiative which realizes industrial symbiosis in the Euregion Scheldemond Delta region.
• Citizen and small scale initiatives: Local initiatives are as important as large business initiatives! Circular economy for tourist accommodation
CLEANTECHDEFINITION
Cleantech are products, services and processes which based on innovative concepts and technologies, use natural resources sparingly while keeping the environmental impact as low as possible.
CLEANTECH CLUSTER
GHENT REGION
CLEANTECH ECOSYSTEM
CHALLENGES GHENT REGION
Stimulating entrepreneurship
Innovation in the economic fabric
Employment
Accessible services
Challenges in the field of energy, waste, materials and water
Economic added value with environmental benefits
CHALLENGES& ADVANTAGES
GHENT REGION
A decrease in urban CO2 emissions by:
━ lower energy consumption
━ local production of renewable energy
A decrease in industrial CO2 emissions by:
━ lower energy, material and water consumption
Management of the operating costs at a competitive level
Development and attraction of new, clean technologies
Development of cross-sector industrial ecosystems(e.g. CO2 becomes a raw material)
Transformation of a linear to a circular economy
Solution to traffic congestion and its impact
BENEFITS
AMBITION CLEANTECH
CLUSTERGHENT REGION
The ambition is crystal-clear: to ensure the Ghent region excels as a robust and resilient ecosystem by 2030.
Sustainable use of energy, materials, water and sustainable mobility are the benchmarks. Both companies and the urban fabric are steeped in innovative, sustainable concepts and technologies.
The Ghent region draws new companies in as a world class cluster.
a robust and resilient ecosystemCleantech cluster Ghent region:
PARTNERS GHENT REGION
Three basic principlesto achieve the ambitions
1WORKING IN CO-CREATION
WITH THE INITIAL AND NEW PARTIES
2ACTION AND
RESULT-ORIENTED OPERATION
3CONTRIBUTING TO THE
DEVELOPMENT OF A PROPERLY FUNCTIONING
ECOSYSTEM
MAKING EXPERTISE ACCESSIBLE IN THE BIO-ECONOMY
RESEARCH INTO RECOVERING RAW MATERIALS IN AN URBAN CONTEXT
MOBILE TEST RIG FOR INDUSTRIAL WATER REUSE
CIRCULAR PAPER
CO2-NEUTRAL ASSEMBLY
CLOSING CYCLES IN FRESH WATER AQUACULTURE AND HORTICULTURE
SUSTAINABLE SPACE FOR CLEAN TECHNOLOGY
THE LARGEST SOLAR PARK IN THE BENELUX
CALL TO ACTION
INFORMATIONGive your contact details to one of our partnersB2B communication
SPACEFocus on the Port of Ghent or Province of East Flanders.
NETWORKParticipate in concrete projectsAttend eventsBecome an ambassador
FINANCINGOrganisation of events concerning financingA summary is availableSupport where possible
CASECome to one of our partners with your ideas, projects or initiatives. Then you come into contact with the right people.
INTERNATIONAL Make yourself known and be invited to all events, fairs, congresses, etc.
CROSS-BORDER EXAMPLE
Smart Delta Resources
The business initiative which realizes industrial symbiosis
Smart Delta Resources
Circular economy for touristaccommodation
Designing cottages followingthe principles of the circulareconomy:
- Restorative
- Regenerative by design,
- Aims to keep products, components, and materials at their highest utility and value at all times
Example of a circular designedcottage
Characteristics of this circular design
• Materials: mainly wood and natural fibers
• Modular systems, as well in construction as in equipment
• No use of toxic materials
• Stand alone equipment
• Autarkic (no utility companies needed)
CONCLUSIONS
Cooperation is key – synergies with yourstrategic partners
Short and long-term actions
Combine various types of actions
Facilitate initiatives coming from citizens, knowledge partners and the industry
Set the example
Share your ideas andexperiences with us !
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