Participating Institutions
Cauca Free Trade Zone, Colombia
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Ministry of Economy of the Nation – Secretariat of Industry and Productive Development (SIDP), Argentina
https://www.argentina.gob.ar/produccion
Argentina Promotes the Development of Eco-Industrial Parks with a Sustainable Approach
Argentina continues advancing the transformation of its industrial parks toward more sustainable models through the transfer of experiences and specific tools for Eco-Industrial Parks (EIPs). This initiative represents a firm step toward consolidating responsible and competitive industrial development.
Through coordinated work with sustainability experts, environmental considerations were incorporated into the strategic agenda of the country’s industrial parks. During training and exchange activities, key concepts such as industrial symbiosis were shared, highlighting their capacity to optimize production processes, reduce environmental impacts, and foster collaboration among companies.
Technical cooperation strengthened links between public and private stakeholders actively involved in the design and management of industrial parks. It also established technical cooperation ties between Argentina and Colombia, generating new opportunities for knowledge exchange and sustainable sector growth.
One of the most significant achievements was the validation of an international framework that facilitates the adoption of methodological tools and implementation strategies to advance toward the EIP model. This framework enables the adaptation of global best practices to the local context, promoting resource efficiency, innovation, and industrial resilience.
The experience demonstrates Argentina’s growing commitment to sustainability and marks a milestone in the transition toward more integrated, responsible production ecosystems aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals.