KmCircular.org Blue & Circular Economy Program
A learning path composed of four diplomas:
This Advance Program offers a broad range of learning opportunities to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to become an advanced practitioner of circular economy. Let's dive into each diploma and get a glimpse of what you'll learn:
- One introduction Diploma - elements of Blue and Circular Economy.
- One Specialized Elective Diploma of choice according to your goals.
- One Mentored Assignment Diploma, depending on your track:
- Executive track: practical field assignment on-site any Blue KmC2 Living Lab.
- Academic track: on-site or remote research work to prepare their thesis.
- One Final Diploma that will enable you to achieve your own goals.
KmCircular.org is an iniciative from Bio Ocean Solutions Hub & AlterContacts: Creating Systems to Reveal Hidden Talents
Please Contact mardesur@gmail.com, indicating 'ADVANCED BLUE AND CIRCULAR ECONOMY PROGRAM' in the subject line of the email FOR A TAILORED PROGRAM
Profesor Pedro Fernández Carrasco from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid Spain
kmcircular.org pedro.fernandez@upm.es
This diploma lays the foundation for understanding the circular economy framework and its practical implementation. Learn from MSc. Massimo Mercuri & Dr. Pedro Fernández, a renowned expert in the field from AlterContacts and Bio Ocean Solutions Hub from UPM.
Key Concepts
Learn about waste and resource management, industrial ecology, and sustainable production.
Real-World Examples
Discover successful circular business models and initiatives from various industries.
Global Impact
Understand the potential impact of circular economy on climate change, social inequality, and environmental degradation.
Diploma 2: Circular Design and Eco-design
This diploma focuses on integrating circular concepts into the design process. Learn from Msc. Rui Alberto Baptista da Luz , Thea Graef and Dr.Pedro Fernández Carrasco a well-known experts in the field.
Cradle to Cradle
Learn how to design products that are easy to reuse, repair, and recycle.
Taking a Life-Cycle Perspective
Understand the importance of considering the product life cycle in design decisions and how it impacts the circularity of the design.
Eco-design Strategies
Learn how to use design strategies for reducing the environmental impact of products, such as eco-labeling, design for disassembly and upcycling.
Implementing Circular Economy in Design
Discover how to implement circular strategies in real-world design projects by analyzing practical case studies.
Diploma 3: Nature-Based Solutions to Waste Management
This diploma is about waste management and recycling. Learn from MSc. Raquel Noboa, Msc Marta Carrasco, MSc Ellen Gearon, MSc. Ridwan Fadil Arif Dra. C Jenny Correa Soto, Dr.Pedro Fernández Carrasco and, Dr. Isabel Amez Arenillas, leading experts from FSG -Fifty Shades Greener and UPM.
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Waste – A Human Invention
Human-driven history of waste creation, global statistics, environmental & social impacts, linear economy challenges, circular solutions, global waste management variations.
2
Nature Based Solutions
Biodiversity's link to waste solutions, nature-inspired waste management, economic benefits, cultural incorporation, life cycle analysis, public awareness's pivotal role.
3
The Waste Hierarchy
Waste prioritization, 9rs concept, circular economy elaboration, behavior change impact, innovation focus, cultural influences, business responsibility, collaborative strategies.
4
Waste Collection & Transport
Technicalities in waste collection, logistics in transportation, impact on circularity, technology challenges, diverse waste types, sustainable transport, community involvement, and circular logistics.
Diploma 4: Circular Economy in Agriculture and Food Production
This diploma explores the role of circular economy in agriculture and food production. Learn from Dr Ivo Kashimana,. C Arturo Padrón Padrón, Dr.Pedro Fernández Carrasco and Mr. Ridwan Fadil Arif, prominent experts in the field.
Learning guide
Circularity in Agriculture
Explore circular strategies in food production, such as sustainable agriculture, regenerative farming, and food waste reduction. Also, learn how to design circular food supply chains.
Circularity in Food Production
Discover circular approaches to food processing, packaging, and distribution, and the benefits of sustainable food consumption patterns.
Blue Economy in Aquaculture
Explore the concept of blue economy and circularity in aquaculture, including sustainable fishing, circular seafood processing, and reducing marine pollution.
Diploma 5: Blue and Circular economy in coastal and marine management
This diploma explores circular economy in coastal and marine management. Learn from Dr. Pedro Fernández Carrasco, Dr. Nawel Khelil, Dr. Vicente Negro Valdecantos, and Dr. Luis Moreno Blasco, prominent experts in the field from UPM
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Circularity in Coastal Zone Management
Understand the challenges of coastal zone management and explore blue and circular approaches for sustainable coastal development and protection.
2
Blue Economy in Marine Management
Learn how blue economy can contribute to sustainable marine management, including sustainable fishing, circular seafood processing, ocean energy and reducing marine pollution.
3
Circular Economic Strategies in Maritime Transport
Discover how the blue economy can optimize maritime shipping practices, reduce emissions, and improve resource efficiency.
Diploma 6: Circular Economy in Urban Environments
This diploma focuses on circular economy concepts and strategies in urban environments. Learn from Dr. H. Shellae Versey, Dr. Elisa Pozo Menéndez, MSc Hugo Royg , Archie. Carla Linares and Dr.Pedro Fernández Carrasco prominent experts from Fordham University , Mentu and UPM
Revitalizing Cities
- Explore strategies for regenerating urban areas, such as brownfield redevelopment and eco-districts.
- Understand how circular economy principles can be applied in urban planning, creating clean energy solutions, and promoting sustainable transportation.
Circularity in Buildings and Infrastructure
- Learn about innovative technologies and case studies on circular construction and building materials, such as 3D printing of recycled materials and the use of bio-based materials.
- Understand the importance of energy-efficient building standards and sustainable materials management in contributing to a more sustainable built environment.
Circular Business Models and Innovation in Urban Socio-economic Systems
- Discover the potential of circular business models for urban socio-economic development, such as the circular economy in zero-waste hotels.
- Explore the role of innovation in circular economies, such as scaling sustainable production, smart sensors, and traceability.
This diploma provides insights into the policies and governance necessary to support the circular economy transition. Learn from MSc. Julia K. Skupchenko & Dr. Pedro Fernández, an experienced expert in the field from AlterContacts and Bio Ocean Solutions Hub from UPM
This diploma is about mobility as a service and electric mobility in circular economy. Learn from MSc. Cristina Morataya Alvarenga, MSc. Candela Martín Blanco, Dr. Gonzalo Fernández Sánchez, Dr.Pedro Fernández Carrascoand Dra. C Liz Belkis Rosabal Ponce, prominent experts in the field from VekPower and Bio Ocean Solutions Hub from UPM
Learning guide Spanish: Guía de Aprendizaje
Mobility as a Service (MaaS)
Explore the potential of MaaS to transform urban mobility and transportation towards more sustainable and circular solutions.
Electric Mobility
Learn about the sustainability benefits of electric mobility and how it contributes to circularity in the transportation sector.
Circular Economy Logistics
Discover how circular economy principles can be applied to logistics, reducing emissions, and improving resource efficiency.
Diploma 9: Applied Artificial Intelligence in Blue & Circular Economy
This diploma explores the opportunities for applied artificial intelligence in circular economy. Learn from Dr. Pedro Fernández Carrasco, MSc. Ximena Dure and Dr. C Julio Gómez Sarduy, professionals in the field from Bio Ocean Solutions Hub from UPM
Learning guide
Diploma 10: Circular Sustainable Tourism
This diploma explores the possibilities of circular sustainable tourism. Learn from Dr. Pelin Arsezen and Dr. Pedro Fernández Carrasco, successful circular economy professionals.
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Circularity in Hotels and Resorts
Discover how hotels are applying circular economy to reduce waste, resources, and savings in energy costs reducing carbon emissions.
2
Sustainable Tourism Planning Practices
Learn about responsible tourism practices, such as tourism that benefits local communities, enhances cultural diversity, and conserves nature's heritage and ecosystems.
3
Upcycling in Tourism
Explore sustainable tourism business models that upcycle waste materials for new or higher-quality purposes, contributing to circularity while generating new revenues.
Diploma 11: Circular Sustainable Fashion
This diploma explores the transformation towards circular sustainable fashion. Learn from MSc. Alicia Garcia San Gabino and Dr. Irene Martín Rubio Bio Ocean Solutions Hub from UPM
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Learning guide
Circularity in Textile Production and Consumption
- Understand the importance of sustainable textile production methods such as using organic materials, reducing water consumption, and mitigating waste.
- Learn about sustainable fashion brands and their approach to circular production, like closed-loop supply chains and circular product design strategies.
- Discover how small-scale artisanal production can contribute to sustainability goals.
Circularity in Clothing Management and Disposal
- Understand the importance of clothing care and rental services in moving towards circular sustainable fashion.
- Learn about textile recycling and upcycling initiatives, as well as post-consumer behavior, such as clothes donation and repair, and their impacts on the environment.
- Get insights on the future of sustainable fashion, like the use of 3D printing and other technological innovations in fashion production.
Diploma 12: Circular Infrastructure and Civil Works
This diploma explores the challenges of sustainable infrastructure design and construction. Learn from Dr. Pablo Fernández Arroyo and prominent experts in the field.
Learning guide
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Circularity in Construction
Learn about sustainable and circular construction techniques such as using green building materials, BIM, and modular construction.
2
Circularity in Infrastructure
Understand the concept of circular infrastructure, including circular water management systems and circular roads and transportation infrastructure.
3
Carbon-Neutral Infrastructure
Discover how to create carbon-neutral infrastructure and construction projects, and reduce embodied carbon throughout the infrastructure life cycle and operation.
Diploma 13: Circular Health and Healthcare
This diploma explores the implementation of circular economy in health and healthcare.
Learning guide
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Green Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities
Explore sustainable healthcare infrastructure, energy-efficient buildings, and sustainable procurement processes in healthcare.
2
Circular Medicines and Waste Management
Learn about circular economy approaches to sustainable medicines management and medical waste reduction.
3
Healthcare with Circular Business Models
Get insights into business models that incorporate circular economy approaches, such as recycling medical devices and circular pharmaceutical packaging.
KmC2 Lab Fonseca Azul. Fonseca Gulf El Salvador.
KmC2 Lab Costa del Sol El Salvador
KmC2 Lab Cienfuegos Bay Cuba
KmC2 Lab La Chacarita Paraguay
KmC2 Lab Balanka Tech Farming Togo
KmC2 Lab Waste &Community resilence Indonesia
KmC2 Lab Rare Disease Caregivers Malaysia
KmC2 Lab Critical Health + Social Ecology Lab USA
KmC2 Lab Subproductos del pescado Puntarenas Costa Rica
KmC2 Lab Koh Mook Thailand
KmC2 Lab ECOREL UPM Spain
depending on your track:
- Executive track: practical field assignment on-site any Blue KmC2 Living Lab.
- Academic track: on-site or remote research work to prepare their thesis.
During this diploma, the focus will be placed on thesis work related to blue, circular economy and sustainability. All students must present their research work that applies circularity in their line of work or business. Dr.Pedro Fernández Carrasco
Diploma 15: Black Swans & Cultural Diplomacy
In this diploma, the online platform will help facilitate collaboration work, and participants will learn about how they can spread circularity in their particular line of work or industry. Learn from MA. Nadiah Hanim Abdul Latif, Dr. H. Shellae Versey, Msc Almudena Quereda and Dr. Pedro Fernández Carrasco from Bio Ocean Solutions Hub from UPM Dr.Pedro Fernández Carrasco
Learning guide
Online Collaborative Workshops and Training
Participate in online workshops to build the necessary skills to grow and succeed in the circular economy.
Blue & Circular Economy Exchange Forum
Join the online circular economy exchange forums to interact and exchange ideas with industry experts, policymakers, and entrepreneurs.
Blue & Circular Economy Community of Practice
Expand your knowledge and build a community by joining an online community of practice focused on circular economy and sustainability.
The Circular Kilometer network in collaboration with the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid pedro.fernandez@upm.es
Registrations
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