8th MULTIDISCIPLINARY SYMPOSIUM ON CIRCULAR ECONOMY AND URBAN MINING
21-23 MAY 2025 / PROCIDA, Naples, Italy

Patronages

  • Campania Region

    The Campania Region, with its 6 million inhabitants, is one of the most densily populated regions in Southern Italy. The region is renowned globally for its long and fascinating history, the ancient ruins,  and the key position occupied in the Italian cultural panorama. Napoli, the regional capital, is a city of remarkable beauty, highly animated and surrounded by an extraordinary natural environment, with the famous volcanic cone of Mount Vesuvius and the deep blue waters of the Gulf of Naples flanked by spectacular coast lines such as the Amalfi coast (Positano, Amalfi and Ravello) and dotted with islands including Capri, Ischia and Procida with their pastel-coloured villages and small towns, nestled between the rocks and the sea. On an environmental level, the Campania Region promulgated Law n.14/2016 to establish an active undertaking geared towards the implementation of a model of circular economy, with associated aims of sustainable development and realization of the principles of a bioeconomy.
    President: Vincenzo De Luca

  • City of Procida

    Procida is a charming Mediterranean island in the Gulf of Naples, known for its colorful pastel buildings, scenic coastline and authentic Italian culture. The picturesque Marina Corricella, with its fishing boats, family-run cafes and vibrant facades, embodies the island’s timeless appeal. The historic Terra Murata, perched at Procida’s highest point, features the Palazzo D'Avalos and offers stunning views over the Bay of Naples. Visitors can also enjoy secluded beaches like Cala del Pozzo Vecchio, famous for its serene beauty and role in the film Il Postino. Named Italy's "Capital of Culture" in 2022, Procida blends rich traditions, artistic legacy and sustainability, making it an inspiring retreat for travelers.
    Mayor: Raimondo Ambrosino

  • ENEA - Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development
    ENEA is the National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development, a public body aimed at research, technological innovation and the provision of advanced services to enterprises, public administration and citizens in the sectors of energy, the environment and sustainable economic development. Since its foundationin the 1960s, its strengths have been applied research, technology transfer and technical-scientific support to companies, associations, territories, central and local administrations: for this reason - unlike other research institutions - the Agency depends on the Ministry of Economic Development. Among the emerging issues, ENEA supports the productive system as well as public authorities (Ministry of environment and Ministry of economic development in particular) in the transition towards the circular economy and the resource efficiency.
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  • Tavolo di Roma - Think Tank on WM
    Tavolo di Roma (TdR) is a “think-tank”, a multidisciplinary platform for fostering discussion on sustainable waste management, linking the scientific community, with politicians, administrators  and society. Member of TdR  are Italian Parliament members from the main parties, and no-stakeholder scientists from different fields (environmental engineering, law, economy, sociology, comunication, medicine, etc.).
    The official website of Tavolo di Roma will be soon available.
    President: Paolo Russo