Title: “Smart and Sustainable Cities: Advancing Circular Economy and Environmental Resilience in the Western Balkans”
Date: October 18, 2024
Location: Faculty of Economics, Niš
Time: 10:00 AM
The UR-DATA project is pleased to announce an upcoming panel discussion bringing together influential policy-makers from Montenegro, Croatia, and Serbia to explore pathways for sustainable urban transformation in alignment with the EU Green Deal. Titled “Smart and Sustainable Cities: Advancing Circular Economy and Environmental Resilience in the Western Balkans,” the panel will discuss the integration of circular economy, smart technologies, and green infrastructure into urban development strategies.
Moderator: Professor Pavle Petrović, corresponding member of the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts (SASA)
Panelists:
- Siniša Mitrović, Head of the Circular Economy Center, Serbian Chamber of Commerce
- Olivera Vukajlović, Advisor for Sustainable Development to the President of Montenegro
- Vedran Kružić, Director at the Regional Development Agency of the Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, Republic of, Croatia
- Ivan Pavlović, Manager, Strategic Planning and Project Management, Office for Local Economic Development Niš
Discussion Highlights:
Round 1: Smart Cities and Circular Economy
- Integration of the EU Green Deal into Local Urban Policies
- Promoting Circular Economy in Urban Development
- Policy Tools and Financing Mechanisms for Green Urban Projects
Round 2: Regional Collaboration and Challenges in Climate-Neutral Urban Development
- Cross-Border Collaboration for Sustainable Urban Growth
- Challenges in Planning Climate-Neutral Cities
Join us for the discussion to gain insights into transformative urban policies, the role of regional partnerships, and the challenges and opportunities in achieving a greener, climate-resilient future in the Western Balkans.