The Federation of Municipalities of the Region of Murcia actively participated in the co-creation session organized by the GREENNOMED Living Lab, an event that brought together various R&D&I projects, notably the European initiative NPower (Horizon Europe). As a policy partner within the NPower consortium, the Federation of Municipalities plays a key role in defining regional governance strategies for the sustainable management of nutrients.
During the day, the FMRM participated in the session, which focused on "Regulatory Barriers and Facilitators for Phosphorus Recovery for Agricultural Use." This activity is directly linked to the federation's role, which is to develop and demonstrate a set of innovative governance measures to overcome current administrative and legal obstacles.
The session included a guided tour of the NPower pilot project located at the Cabezo Beaza Wastewater Treatment Plant in Cartagena. This project is designed for the recovery of phosphorus salts from urban wastewater. This technology allows for the transformation of waste into recovered fertilizers, promoting circularity and reducing dependence on non-renewable resources.
With this participation, the FMRM reinforces its commitment to the transition towards a circular economy, facilitating the transfer of knowledge between academia, industry and public administration to protect the health of Mediterranean soils and ecosystems.
