International Urban Cooperation Fostering Sustainable Urban Development on

International Urban Cooperation Fostering Sustainable Urban Development on a global scale 2 nd IUC CITY-TO-CITY EVENT- Brussels, 10 October 2018 Speakers: Paris Kourti, Pavlos Melas, Greece Nicolas Cuesta, San Justo, Argentina

San Justo (ARG) & Pavlos Melas (GR): Our cooperation on Waste Management

SAN JUSTO ABOUT CITY SANTA FE Size/Density: 27. 000 inhabitants. Growing an 1, 3 -1, 5% an annual. Urban/Rural: 90% urban / 10% peri-urban ARGENTINA Social composition: 52% women; 48% men Social vulnerability: 30% SAN JUSTO Main productions: Agricultural land (corn, soya, wheat). Important Services and comercial activity. Strenghts: Potential for social and productive development in the northern center of the province of Santa Fe, Argentina. Imminent possibility of adding value due to local conditions in full growth. Main targets: Progress with the implementation of the sustainable development plan. Consolidation of a comprehensive waste management system. Point of attractions: ambient quality, Population density, regional location, socio-cultural activities, human relationships. Most relevant sectors: Entrepreneurship, education, local culture, sports clubs, institutional and associative development, primary food production.

ABOUT CITY PAVLOS MELAS Size/Density: 99. 245 inh. /23 Ha/ 256 – 100 brutto Urban/Rural: 60% urban / 30% peri-urban Social composition: 70% families with children, 80% secondary ed. , 28% unemployment Main productions: Services Strenghts: vacant ex-military land buildings, proximity to major transport infrustruction, young population Main targets: Social support & inclusion, protect peri-urban area and strengthen green infrastructure, improve waste management, enhance actions under the Convent of Mayors Point of attractions: mediaval watermills, 18 th cen. French abbey (cultural center), ex-industrial buildings, peri-urban forest Most relevant sectors: waste management, social cohesion & wellbeing, urban regeneration & sustainable use of land, nature based solutions, green infrustructure

OUR CHALLENGES 1 3 5 STRENGTHEN MATERIAL RECYCLING SYSTEMS FROM PRODUCTION TO FINAL DISPOSAL FUNDING & DEVELOPMENT FOR ADEQUATE INFRASTRUCTURE INTEGRATE SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES TO WASTE MANAGEMENT PROCESSES 2 4 REDUCE SOLID WASTE DIRECTED TO SANITARY LANDFILLS ENHANCE CITIZENS PARTICIPATION

OUR WORK TOGETHER San Justo (+) Social program for incorporating informal work to municipal recycling system (-) Insanitary dump (-) Lack of awareness campaign (-) Lack of feasibility study for the construction of a sanitary landfill Pavlos Melas (+) Detailed Strategic Plan (+) Complementary citizens participation programs (Tropa Verde, School recycling program) (+) Implementation plan for the construction of a green point (-) Fragmentation of actions (-) Social-political conflicts over waste management actions San Justo Visit Pavlos Melas Visit

OUR PLAN/GOAL/VISION 1 3 PUBLIC AWARENESS PROGRAMM & IMPLEMENTATION INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS ASSESSMENT (SAN JUSTO) 2 4 FINANCIAL VIABILITY PLAN FOR MANAGING RECYCLED MATERIALS ESTABLISHMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER (PAVLOS MELAS) GOAL By 2022 80% of the local population is engaged in recycling whereas 100% of the recycled products are directed to profitable disposition in Pavlos Melas and San Justo. By 2020, San Justo municipality has a viable, ready to implement, infrastructure plan for the sanitary waste disposal

NEXT STEPS • COOPERATION • FUNDING • LEARNING AND TEACHING OF WORK BETWEEN CITIES • UNDERSTANDING OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

THANK YOU! Contacts: Paris Kourti, Pavlos-Melas, Greece, Nicolas Cuesta, San Justo, kourti@pavlosmelas. gr Argentina, intendencia@sanjusto. gov. ar nicolascuesta@estudiocuesta. com