Circular Economy

Founded by Mario Cucinella, SOS School of Sustainability is a professional school that offers a First Level Master’s Degree in Sustainable Architecture and Design, a post-graduate program accessible to recent graduates and young professionals seeking to develop the necessary skills to succeed in their careers as experts in sustainability.

As a nexus for the exchange of knowledge in the fields of construction, education and design, SOS strives to bring together the know-how, competencies, and skills that Mario Cucinella has acquired over more than thirty years of professional practice in the global context, with the expertise of MCA, the SOS team and partners. Thanks to its unconventional and unique approach, SOS provides the highest quality practice-based experience and opportunities, training students how to work by doing research. To prepare participants to deal with such issues that are emerging globally, it is necessary to equip them with new cognitive and technical tools.

CNR IBE combines the knowledge of over 200 researchers, creating a complex network of interdisciplinary skills the shape the study areas.

IBE's aim is to identify strategies for mitigating and adapting to global change, enhance biodiversity and develop sustainable systems for utilizing bioresources in food, manufacturing, and energy applications. This mission is accomplished through a range of activities such as studying primary productivity of agroecosystems, preserving plant biodiversity, implementing new technologies for biomass management, utilizing precision agriculture, developing agro-environmental modeling, assessing the environmental sustainability of production processes and products, and enhancing ecosystem services.

CNR IBE is also engaged in training, communication, information dissemination, and developing new teaching approaches to increase public understanding of the connections between the environment and risks, technology and society, and food security.

Our main goal is assessing how the company is emphasizing the circular economy and highlighting its crucial importance for customers, stakeholders, and the community at large. This includes educating on the sustainable practices being implemented, underscoring the fundamental role played by the circular economy in the current business landscape.

Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) founded in 2014 and located in La Vall d’Uixó, Valencian Community (Spain).

The Foundation is committed to sustainable and low carbon solutions. Its members are professionals in education, sustainability, environment and possess an extended network of VET educational centres, green enterprises, eco-associations and youth organisations.

The aim of the Foundation is to promote trainings, dissemination, demonstration, mentoring, financing, consultancy and comprehensive management in environment and sustainability areas based on a low carbon economy model, through the following fields:

• Renewable energies and energy efficiency

• Biofuels

• Management and valorisation of waste, especially agro-forestry waste

• Environmental conservation and regeneration

• R+D+I (Research, Development and Innovation) for the promotion of low carbon economy

• Bioconstruction

• Landscape management

• Cooperation and rural development

• Social economy, solidarity and fair trade

• Environmental education

Low Carbon Economy Foundation has a large experience in comprehensive management of educational projects at local, regional and European level.

The Center for Sustainability and Ecological Transition at the University of Palermo, directed by Prof. Maurizio Cellura, was established in 2022. It is guided by a Scientific Council comprising faculty members from the University who are experts in the areas of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) outlined in the United Nations' Agenda 2030. This agenda redefines the culture of sustainability through an interdisciplinary and cross-cutting approach, addressing themes such as equal opportunities, access to education, and the establishment of democratic institutions.

Among the activities of the Center (CSTE) is the creation of a Regional Forum on Sustainability and Ecological Transition to strengthen the dialogue between the University and stakeholders working in various capacities in the field of sustainability.

The Center, also through the support of professional organizations, will also involve small and medium-sized enterprises in the Forum to guide them in defining eco-innovative and sustainable production solutions, assessing and reducing the energy-environmental impacts related to their production processes, and implementing eco-design practices, including the transfer of good practices already in place.

The Sustainability Center has initiated a process of cooperation with the RUS - Network of Sustainable Universities, of which UniPa is a founding member, through participation in thematic working groups, from sustainable food to climate change, evaluating actions immediately applicable to the University.

The concept of sustainability and ecological transition will be integrated into the educational tracks, also to meet the new needs in terms of key professional figures for ecological transition.

A table will be established with the University's departments and individual scholars engaged in research and innovation in the fields of sustainability and ecological transition in order to implement effective solutions applicable in the management of the University's facilities and the relevant territory.

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As a Circular Economy consultancy and independent advocate, we support companies as they innovate and transform through sustainable and circular solutions. With a vast network of skills and expertise in sustainable and circular business practices, circular design, and stakeholder engagement, we are equipped to inspire and drive new business opportunities grounded in circular principles combined with entrepreneurial and sustainability skills, to accelerate the transition to the circular economy in the EU, and beyond.

The company was founded in 2022 and is registered in Stockholm, Sweden.

Magistri Maragmae is a cultural association founded by individuals actively engaged in various sectors of society. Its primary goal is to promote study, research, and training activities in the fields of arts and crafts, aiming to support the professional integration of young talents and the continuous professional development of those already working in the sector. This is achieved through the establishment of educational and training structures, such as the Monreale School of Arts & Crafts. The focus is on transmitting the traditions of master artisans while also investing in the use of new CAD and CAM technologies in the sector.

The Palermo Mediterranean Gateway association was founded in 2018 with the goal of regenerating the historic center of Palermo, starting from the Kalsa district, and creating a replicable model in other areas through the regenerative experience of Palazzo Butera. The key concepts are: regeneration (through art and culture, the creation of shared value for the territory and the community); inclusion (a strong humanitarian focus aimed at building capacity and citizenship); social innovation (synergies between research centers, foundations, universities, museums, and economic and financial actors).

CRESM is a non-profit social cooperative founded in 1973 that promotes initiatives for integrated and sustainable development and social inclusion in Sicily and the Mediterranean. CRESM's activities primarily target farmers, entrepreneurs, families, and young people, focusing on the enhancement of assets confiscated from the mafia, as well as vulnerable groups (unemployed, immigrants, prisoners, disabled individuals) in Italy and the Mediterranean region. CRESM addresses educational poverty among young people, collaborates with schools and universities of all levels, and promotes the creation of cooperatives and social enterprises.

Smart City Cluster is an alliance of more than 200 companies and institutions that improve the quality of life of citizens. They work in the development of smart cities, understood as efficient, sustainable and comfortable. They connect the city (challenges) with the business and knowledge fabric (solutions) using a cooperation model between their partner entities: private companies, universities, technology parks and sector organizations. They cover the entire value chain of the city of the future, from its most technological to the most social aspect.

They are one of Scandinavia’s leading architectural practices, working with sustainable architecture, urban design, landscape architecture, and interior design for current and future generations. Their mission is to enable sustainable living through the art of architecture, and their vision is that by 2030 all their projects will be regenerative and climate-neutral through design excellence.

The mission of GATE is to conduct Big Data and AI applied research, to develop innovations and provide education in collaboration with government, industry and entrepreneurs. Based on this, it will generate well educated professionals, new business opportunities and societal impact in Bulgaria and Europe.