Maíta Fernández-Armesto Sánchez

Director of Public Space | Barcelona City Council Barcelona, Spain
Maíta Fernández-Armesto Sánchez

Biography

Maíta Fernández-Armesto has developed most of her career at the Barcelona City Council where she is Director of public space at Gràcia district. Previously, she was deputy manager for Urban Ecology. She also worked as Senior Management Coordinator for the City Resilience Profiling Programme (UN-Habitat).

Sessions

15:30h
Thematic Roundtable | SMART CITY EXPO

Circularity as the New Paradigm for Sustainable Growth

Maíta Fernández-Armesto Sánchez
Maíta Fernández-Armesto Sánchez Barcelona City Council Director of Public Space Chair
Vanessa Velasco Bernal
Vanessa Velasco Bernal Secretary District of Habitat Speaker
Amy Aussieker
Amy Aussieker Envision Charlotte Executive Director Speaker
John Roberson
John Roberson City of Chicago Chief Operating Officer Speaker
Oriana Romano
Oriana Romano OECD Head of Unit Water Governance, Blue and Circular Economy Cities, Urban Policies, and Sustainable Development Division Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities Speaker

#Circularity, #Waste Management, #Water Management

05-11-2024 15:30 05-11-2024 16:15 Europe/Madrid Circularity as the New Paradigm for Sustainable Growth

Increasing environmental pressures are changing the collection of natural resources, and circular practices are an efficient, green solution. These practices provide food security, water management, and waste reduction. What innovative strategies promote circularity in urban resource management? How can this approach address environmental, social, and economic challenges?

Hall 3 | Congress: Green Room
Tue 5 15:30h - 16:15h Hall 3 | Congress: Green Room Full Congress Pass
14:30h
Solution Talks | SMART CITY EXPO

Innovative Solutions for a Green Urban Transformation

Maíta Fernández-Armesto Sánchez
Maíta Fernández-Armesto Sánchez Barcelona City Council Director of Public Space Chair
Martina Costantino
Martina Costantino 3Bee International Partnership Developer Speaker
Francisco Silverio Marques
Francisco Silverio Marques Veolia Senior Vice President - Energy Services for Buildings Speaker
Kristýna Navrátilová
Kristýna Navrátilová OICT Prague Project Manager Speaker
Tomáš Lapáček
Tomáš Lapáček Prague Innovation Institute CEO Speaker

06-11-2024 14:30 06-11-2024 15:15 Europe/Madrid Innovative Solutions for a Green Urban Transformation

As cities grow and evolve, the need for sustainable and environmentally responsible development becomes increasingly urgent. This session delves into the critical strategies and innovations required to decarbonize the built environment and foster the development of carbon-neutral cities. Experts will share insights into the latest trends in urban sustainability, offering practical solutions for transforming our cities into resilient, eco-friendly spaces that prioritize both the environment and the quality of life for their inhabitants.

This session will feature the participation of our global partners Veloia

Hall 2 | Green Agora
Wed 6 14:30h - 15:15h Hall 2 | Green Agora All Passes
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