CEST Proceedings are published under the ISSN 2944-9820.
Guimarães 2030: A new governance ecosystem
Loureiro I., (Corresponding) Ribeiro C., Sepúlveda D.
Topic:
Environmental management and policies
Nowadays there is near consensus that cities have an important role to play in the pursuit of global climate protection and Sustainability. However, local strategies for sustainable development require a holistic and systemic approach, enabling multiscale involvement dynamics from a variety of...Read more
SWOT analysis of the institutional, policy and regulatory framework governing wastewater treatment and reuse in Tunisia, Lebanon and Spain
Kallali H., (Corresponding) Plakas P., Pana E., Karabelas A., De Ketelaere D., Spiteri A., El Moll A., Al-Naboulsi T., Mensi K., Jbeli S., M'Hiri F., Simon Andreu P., Lopez R.
Topic:
Sustainable water management in the mediterranean – technological solutions, demonstration and deployment
This paper offers a concise overview of the main strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats, as derived from the institutional, policy and regulatory framework governing wastewater treatment and reuse in three Mediterranean countries. The SWOT analysis is based on a desk review of available...Read more
Keywords:
domestic wastewater, water reuse, governance framework, stakeholders’ involvement, sustainability
Circular Cities: Challenges and Opportunities towards their transition to a green, smart and circular economy.
Liogkas V.
Topic:
ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) and circular economy
Cities cover 3% of the land on Earth, however with more than 70% of the population expected to live in urban areas by 2050 they drive almost three-quarters of GHG emissions. They account for two-thirds of global energy demand, consume 60-80% of natural resources and generate 50% of waste.
Urban...Read more
