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🌞 Summer holidays are the perfect time to explore vibrant destinations, and Lisbon stands out not just for its beauty but also for its #sustainability initiatives. 🌿 Did you know that during the 2008 economic crisis, Lisbon embarked on a journey towards becoming a greener, more liveable city? Fast forward a decade, and Lisbon's efforts were in 2020 recognised with the prestigious European #GreenCapital award, making it the first Southern European city to receive this honour! 🏆 Now, the Câmara Municipal de Lisboa is taking sustainability to the next level by incorporating #CircularEconomy principles into its #urbandevelopment strategy. Here are some key insights on how the city is achieving this: 1️⃣ Collaboration is key: Partnering with other cities can lead to larger, more innovative projects. Collaboration simplifies securing funding and fosters shared learning. 2️⃣ Policy alignment: Focus on projects that align with the city's existing policy agenda. This ensures smoother implementation and maximises circular impacts. 3️⃣ Expert management: Navigating (EU-funded) project applications and management requires significant time and expertise. Investing in training internal staff or hiring external experts can facilitate this. 4️⃣ Local engagement: Involving local partners boosts project effectiveness and secures long-term commitment and continuity. 5️⃣ Independent expertise: External experts can serve as "honest brokers" to demonstrate the necessity and benefits of the circular transition, helping to convince stakeholders of its value and impact. Lisbon’s experience sets an inspiring example on how cities can successfully blend sustainability with economic growth. And you? Which sustainability champion city are you visiting this #summer?