Qual foi o desafio/problema abordado?
The project will involve individuals who would like to learn how to develop their own personal projects (CREATE), companies that wish to challenge their business regarding forest bio economy (CHALLENGE), and people, businesses, institutions and other agents who would like to become part of Cuenca’s forests’ bio economic ecosystem (CONNECT).
Como você resolveu o problema?
URBAN FOREST INNOVATION LAB is a project of the City Council of Cuenca, produced within the framework of the Urban Innovative Actions (UIA) Initiative, 80% financed by the European Regional Development Fund (FEDER/ERDF). UIA www.uia-initiative.eu
O que há de inovador no seu caso prático?
Urban Innovative Actions (UIA) is an Initiative of the European Union that provides urban areas throughout Europe with resources to test new and unproven solutions to address urban challenges.
They help with the start-up of ventures within the sector of forest bio economy in order to generate a sustainable impact in Cuenca and its forests. They train entrepreneurs to be leaders on the path towards the sustainability of our forests.
Quais são os fatores de sucesso na resolução do problema?
One of the branches with the greatest innovative potential of bio economy in Europe is forestry. Forestry proposes a sustainable use of the forest, generating economic fabric and employment in rural areas. This approach tackles forest abandonment and fires, has an important mitigating effect on climate change and can guarantee a safe and stable energy supply.
The incorporation of sustainability in the resource management systems, both of wood and the rest of its by-products, is crucial to forest bio economy. Portanto, it is necessary to develop business models that combine eco-intelligence with sustainable and innovative design solutions.
Cuenca offers excellent employment opportunities and local economic development in this sector. There are many niches of opportunity that can be worked on, such as: construction, biomassa, ecotourism and environmental education, agroforestry products, climate change mitigation, technology for forest management, biodiversity and water or chemical derivatives of wood.
Lições aprendidas
Aimed at…
– People with motivation towards entrepreneurship and business activity.
– No previous experience or studies related to the sector are required.
– People with business ideas around the forest-based bioeconomy in Cuenca
– People with business ideas around the forest-based bioeconomy of Cuenca
– Residents of the European Union
Qual o papel do consultor ou serviço de consultoria no caso prático?
O ” Living Forests ” programme is designed to strengthen the bonds between emerging generations and the natural treasures that surround us. They want to awaken curiosity, foster understanding and cultivate appreciation for our province’s forest ecosystems. In doing so, we not only create future stewards of our forests, but also conscious entrepreneurs and responsible citizens.
Advisors must be trainers, facilitators and participants in these Living Forests.
Sua abordagem pode ser transferida e / ou adaptada para outros desafios de inovação e regiões?
sim
Transferibilidade estimada em uma escala de 1 Ir para o conteúdo 5
(Onde 1 é fácil e 5 muito difícil)
3
Por compartilhar a experiência sobre as boas práticas, entre em contato
Juan Pedro Romero Trueba
jpromero@mapa.es
Link para informações externas
https://uiacuenca.es/english/indexeng.html
https://www.uia-initiative.eu/en