The inaugural meeting, organized by the Institute of Communication and Computer Systems (ICCS) and held at the Serafio complex in Athens, brought together the partners of the European consortium to present the objectives, technical planning and various work packages to be developed over the next four years. Participants included Zaragoza City Council, along with public administrations, universities, research centers, companies and organizations from eight European countries.
Systemico will develop a systemic, multisectoral and collaborative approach to accelerate the transition toward more sustainable territories, promoting joint actions that connect resource circularity with emissions reductions. The project includes four demonstration sites and three replication territories in Europe, aligned with the European Mission for Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities and the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative (CCRI).
During the working sessions held in Athens, the project’s various work packages were presented, including governance models, digital and innovation tools, demonstration activities in the participating territories, as well as replication strategies, impact assessment and the dissemination of results.
In Zaragoza, the project will promote two key actions. First, it will optimize the biorefinery at the López Soriano Recycling Technology Park through the use of biochar generated from local waste to purify biogas. Second, it will develop a roadmap toward climate neutrality in the La Puebla de Alfindén industrial estate, based on renewable energy, industrial symbiosis and resource-use efficiency.
Zaragoza City Council’s participation will strengthen collaboration with leading European partners and consolidate the city’s position as a laboratory for urban innovation and ecological transition. It will also help share replicable experiences and solutions that support progress toward more sustainable and resilient production and territorial models.
Systemico has an overall budget of €8.47 million and will run for four years from its launch.
