SCALE-UP Project Holds Third Strumica Regional Platform Meeting Virtually, Focusing on Sustainability

The third regional platform meeting for the SCALE-UP project in Strumica took place on February 29, 2024, as a virtual Zoom event. Representatives from the Municipality of Strumica, NGO Planetum, and SDEWES-Skopje participated in the online gathering.

Key highlights of the meeting included presentations on recent SCALE-UP documents and reports, covering topics such as past trainings on digitization in the bioeconomy, regional biomass availability, ecological boundaries, information packages, and the Social Innovation Handbook.

A significant part of the discussion focused on generating recommendations for water, soil, and biodiversity tailored to the Sustainability Screening in the Strumica region. Stakeholder feedback emphasized advancements in water-related activities, ongoing efforts in sustainable agriculture, and measures to preserve biodiversity.

Future initiatives were outlined, including active participation in training sessions on nutrient recycling in the circular bioeconomy, organizing a student competition, and Тask Force group meetings for Innovation Program and MAF+ platform. The promotion of international study visits for 2024 was also highlighted, offering collaboration opportunities among stakeholders and experts from various countries.