Identificación de áreas prioritarias para el desarrollo de iniciativas de I+D+i, en el marco del CONPES D.C. 35 - Economía Circular.

Abstract

This document sets out the priority areas for the development of research (basic and applied) and technological development initiatives focused on sustainable production and consumption, aimed at addressing the challenges of the District and bringing together the different stakeholders within the framework of CONPES D.C. 35 – Circular Economy. The PDEC seeks to transform the linear production and consumption model into a circular one, prioritising resource optimisation, waste reduction and ecosystem regeneration. The prioritisation process was carried out in two phases: the first through a consultation instrument addressed to various stakeholders (researchers, business representatives and decision-makers), and the second through the analysis of the information collected. The specific objectives of the PDEC were assessed, and research areas were proposed for each of them, taking into account both institutional priorities and the interests expressed by the community. The results reveal a strong interest in topics related to civic culture and behaviour change, circular business models, efficient management of the material life cycle (including biotechnology and the popular recycling economy), and the strengthening of governance and knowledge management. Research focuses on areas such as education for circularity, waste valorisation technologies, industrial symbiosis, eco-design, reverse logistics and regional partnerships. This exercise provides a roadmap to guide investment in science, technology and innovation in Bogotá, aligning academic and productive efforts with the challenges and opportunities of the transition towards a circular economy. This prioritisation is expected to contribute to sustainable development and to an improved quality of life for citizens.