Highlights of the CircularCityChallenge Summer School in Bistrita

From September 2 to 7, Bistrița hosted the CircularCityChallenge Summer School, an innovative pilot event dedicated to high school students. With a focus on sustainable development education, students were empowered to transform urban spaces through creative and circular solutions. The event showcased the potential of youth-driven solutions for sustainable urban development. The ideas generated will drive future initiatives in Bistrița’s journey toward becoming a circular city.

🔍 Event Highlights

• Day 1: Exploring circularity in the local context of Bistrița city
• Day 2: Analysing best practices for urban circularity
• Day 3: Identifying key stakeholders and resources
• Day 4: Developing action plans for urban transformation
• Day 5: Preparing presentations
• Day 6: Jury evaluations of team presentations.

🏆 Winners

• Best Overall: CREARTIVA – €200
• Creativity: FUNbrica – €100
• Impact: TEEN WORK SPACE – €100
• Feasibility: MULTI-SPORT – €100
• Best Presentation: CREARTIVA – €100

The prizes were generously sponsored by the Austrian Energy and Climate Fund.