Sustainability and green economy initiatives in Spain and LA

Discussions at various forums have highlighted the circular economy as a vital mechanism for climate resilience, business growth, and social cohesion.

At the Foro ReGenera, experts identified circular economy models as essential tools for environmental resilience against rising temperatures and natural disasters. Officials noted that these models are supported by initiatives like Spain’s Green Book of Sustainable Finance, while academic perspectives emphasized that circularity increases efficiency by reducing reliance on raw materials.

Subsequent discussions at the III Sustainability Congress and regional sessions in Huelva expanded on these themes, emphasizing cross-sector collaboration and legal certainty.

Recent initiatives show growing momentum across Spain and Latin America. In Spain, the EOI business school marked 50 years of sustainability with the ‘Generación Verde’ event, while the Expansion GreenWorld & Sustainability summit in Madrid is set to address decarbonization, green financing, and energy security. In Castellón, the Chamber of Commerce is focusing on industrial electrification and digital energy management. In the mobility sector, companies like Ayvens are promoting sustainability as a driver of productivity.

In Latin America, the O’Higgins Ministry of Housing and Urbanism in Chile held its ninth seminar on sustainable construction, focusing on energy efficiency and carbon footprint reduction in urban planning. Additionally, ‘Día B’ in Paraguay is promoting inclusive and regenerative business models designed to balance economic, social, and environmental impacts.