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The urban green areas, the Huerta and the mountain center the fifth edition of the Climathon.

It will be held on November 12 and 13 electronically, with the aim of clarifying ideas to improve the connectivity of urban green areas with peri-urban areas and natural spaces.The mayor of Murcia, José Ballesta, together with the Councilor for Sustainable Development and Huerta, Antonio Navarro, presented this morning the fifth edition of Climathon, the largest event focused on climate change that this year will be held for the first time online, with reason for the health crisis, and which will take place simultaneously in major cities around the world.Specifically, it will take place on November 12 and 13, with the aim of “clarifying ideas and solutions to improve the connectivity of urban green areas with peri-urban areas and natural spaces, such as La Huerta and el monte, with the river as the axis backbone, reporting economic, social and cultural benefits ”, highlighted José Ballesta.In 2019, a total of 145 cities from 56 countries participated and the event had more than 6,500 participants who contributed more than 600 local solutions for climate action.442,000 tons of carbon dioxide less for the atmosphereDuring the event, the mayor made reference to the Emissions Inventory of the municipality of Murcia, which has been presented recently.

Since the City Council joined the Covenant of Mayors in 2008, it has promised to reduce emissions in the municipality by one fifth by 2020, “a goal that has been achieved and exceeded: last year we reduced greenhouse emissions by 20 , 6% ”, said José Ballesta."This serves as an incentive to continue advancing on this path and reach the goal of reducing our emissions by 40% by 2030," added the Murcian councilor, who pointed out that "442,000 tons of carbon dioxide ceased to be emitted in the municipality of Murcia.

carbon (CO2) during 2019 ”.Furthermore, per capita emissions - the average CO2 emissions generated per person and year - have fallen in Murcia by 26% between 2007 and 2019, from 5.06 tons per inhabitant to 3.75; data that are based on three fundamental pillars: the improvement of energy efficiency in the municipality, the use of renewable energy sources and a determined commitment to public awareness and training.Recognition of participating entitiesThese are some of the data published in the latest update of the Emissions Inventory of the municipality of Murcia, which have been collected thanks to the efforts of different companies, organizations and departments, whose work in favor of sustainability and clean air will be recognized by the City Council.

next week.Challenge 2020: generate ideas for the green infrastructure networkAs every year, each city participating in the Climathon proposes its own local climate challenge, designing an event around this challenge.

On this occasion, the challenge proposed by the Murcia City Council focuses on the contribution of ideas to improve the connectivity of urban green areas with peri-urban areas and natural spaces - the Segura river, La Huerta, etc.

-."We work for a municipality that is based on an interconnected network of green and urban spaces with the landscapes of Huerta and Monte, an essential pillar to achieve a more sustainable Murcia and to improve the quality of life of our neighbors," said José Ballesta during the act, which has taken place in the Mill of Love.For companies, entrepreneurs, professionals and studentsThe Climathon 2020 will be held with a maximum number of participants of 60 people - the event is mainly aimed at companies, entrepreneurs, professionals and final year students committed to the new challenges of climate change, and who with their contributions help to solve the challenge local raised–.Event scheduleSpecifically, the Murcia City Council, in collaboration with the Murcia Environmental Energy Technology Center (CETENMA) has designed this event, divided into three sessions, where participants will work in mentored teams, creating solutions and developing them in a project tangible.

In addition, during its development, international connections will be established with other cities on the planet that pose similar challenges and that will talk about the solutions they are working on.To participate it is only necessary to have a computer, internet connection, a microphone and preferably a web-cam.

On the one hand, the following sessions will take place on November 12:-Session 1.

Inspiration to the Challenge:10:00 h.

Welcome to the Climathon.10:15 h.

Inspiration session about the Challenge.11:15 a.m.

Ideation session and solutions to the challenge.11:45 h.

Team building.12:00 h.

End of session.-Session 2.

Development of the idea:17:00 h.

Canvas methodology workshop for the development of ideas.18:00 h.

Teamwork with mentors.19:00 h.

End of session.For its part, the following program will take place on November 13:-Session 3.

Presentation of the idea:10:00 h.

Welcome to the Climathon.10:15 h.

Presentation workshop.10:45 h.

Preparation of the presentation / image of the solution.11:30 a.m.

Presentation of the solutions to the challenge.12:30 h.

Jury deliberation.12:45 h.

Entrega reconocimientos y clausura.Las diferentes soluciones al reto planteado se presentarán ante responsables municipales y un jurado, quien premiará las tres mejores contribuciones a la Estrategia de Infraestructura Verde.

Las nuevas ideas serán tenidas en cuenta durante el proceso de elaboración de la Estrategia de Infraestructura Verde del Municipio de Murcia.Sobre el ClimathonEl Climathon es un evento diseñado por Climate-KIC, iniciativa Europea de lucha contra el Cambio Climático que fomenta la asociación pública y privada para dar respuesta al reto de construir una economía sin carbono.

Esta iniciativa se lanzó por primera vez en el 18 de junio de 2015, involucrando a 19 ciudades de todo el mundo y a más de 2,6 millones de personas.

Actualmente es el mayor evento en torno a los desafíos del Cambio Climático que existe.En cada edición se ha trabajado con un reto sobre el cambio climático, Así, en 2016 la temática fue ‘Cómo mejorar la adaptación del Municipio de Murcia al Cambio Climático', en 2017 ‘Imágenes para una Murcia resiliente en 2030', en 2018 ‘Soluciones de Adaptación para una Murcia Resiliente 2030' y en 2019 ‘Cómo mejorar la gestión de residuos en la Huerta de Murcia’.Cuatro áreas de trabajo clavesLas cuatro áreas de trabajo que se desarrollarán son las siguientes:Conexión entre zonas verdes urbanas, periurbanas y espacios naturales: soluciones para mejorar la conexión entre zonas verdes y su entorno, para los ecosistemas y las personas.Infraestructura verde y mejora de la identidad e imagen del municipio de Murcia: soluciones que permitan crear un vínculo entre la infraestructura verde de Murcia y su imagen, sirviendo de referente económico, social y turístico.Conservación, mejora, restablecimiento o creación de servicios ecosistémicos en zonas verdes: soluciones que permitan prestar de forma efectiva servicios ecosistémicos (acumulación de agua, reservorio de biodiversidad, zonas de esparcimiento, disminución de los rigores climáticos).Valoración económica de los servicios ecosistémicos proporcionados por las zonas verdes: soluciones para poder valorar económicamente los servicios ecosistémicos que las zonas verdes nos aportan. 

Source: Ayuntamiento de Murcia