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Institution: Universidad Nacional de Quilmes
Focus Area: Science and technology
Expertise: Socio-technical elements of a circular economycircular economyA systems solution framework that tackles global challenges like climate change, biodiversity loss, waste, and pollution. It is based on three principles, driven by design: eliminate waste and pollution, circulate products and materials (at their highest value), and regenerate nature. in emerging markets.
1. Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Development Technologies, where circular economy plays an important role.
2. Research programme explores socio-technical side of circular economy, while focusing specifically on renewable energyrenewable energyEnergy derived from resources that are not depleted on timescales relevant to the economy, i.e. not geological timescales., natural capital restoration, waste reusereuseThe repeated use of a product or component for its intended purpose without significant modification. and recycling, and secure access to water and food.
Lucas Becerra - lucasecon@yahoo.com.ar & Sebastian Carenzo - sebastian.carenzo@gmail.com
Founded in 1989, the Institute for Science and Technologies Studies of the Universidad Nacional de Quilmes is a leading university in science and technology a regional and national level, as well as being referenced internationally.
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation works to accelerate the transition to a circular economy. We develop and promote the idea of a circular economy, and work with business, academia, policymakers, and institutions to mobilise systems solutions at scale, globally.
Charity Registration No.: 1130306
OSCR Registration No.: SC043120
Company No.: 6897785
Ellen MacArthur Foundation ANBI RSIN nummer: 8257 45 925
The work of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation is supported by our Strategic Partners and Partners.