Landmark MOU Signing at Circular Cities Summit, Fostering Collaboration for a Circular and Sustainable Tomorrow

IFLA President Bruno Marques (L) signs MOU with ISOCARP and WEFO at the Circular Cities Summit

On November 14th and 15th, 2023, Singapore hosted the event, "Game-Changing Innovations for Future Cities," organized by ISOCARP - International Society of City and Regional Planners, IFLA - International Federation of Landscape Architects, and WFEO - World Federation of Engineering Organizations, with participation from UIA - International Union of Architects and representatives of the diplomatic corps accredited in Singapore.

IFLA President Bruno Marques attended and 3 World Professional Organizations- IFLA, ISOCARP & WEFO united in a historic Landmark MOU Signing - Fostering Collaboration for a Circular and Sustainable Tomorrow.

The Circular Cities Summit summit, graced by distinguished speakers and professionals from various disciplines, conducted a comprehensive analysis and discussion of global challenges related to circular cities. Urgent action was declared necessary, emphasizing immediate collaboration between the public and private sectors and civil society to implement specific measures addressing the following points:

1. Reduce toxic emissions

2. Decarbonize cities and territories

3. Promote actions toward a circular economy

4. Enhance energy efficiency in the built environment

5. Achieve a balance between the built and natural environment

6. Redevelop cities and territories with more efficient and integrated solutions

7. Define smarter policies for waste management

8. Promote the effective use and reuse of water

9. Seek holistic solutions for creating a better habitat

10. Foster research on circularity and disseminate successful practices

To implement these actions, it was concluded that creating a short, medium, and long-term roadmap involving society as a whole is essential. There is a commitment to continue the celebration of the Circular Cities Summit next year.