Zero Waste Through Community Engagement
Promoting Environmental Awareness and Recycling Through Community Action for a Cleaner, Greener San Marcos
Following a roundtable discussion held in 2017, attended by local governments, recycling companies, local NGOs and international guests, a work plan was developed to train all stakeholders in the Municipality of San Marcos, Nicaragua, in waste reduction and proper waste disposal.
Collaboration with a University to Promote Earthquake-Resistant Housing
Hands-on Training and Collaboration with UNACH, Ecuador
As part of the existing cooperation agreement between EcoSur Ecuador Foundation and the National University of Chimborazo (UNACH), a training program was conducted for students from the Civil Engineering and Architecture departments within the Faculty of Engineering. The training took place at a small construction project on the university campus, where more than 100 participants gained new knowledge and practical experience.
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Experiences: Dual Education for Construction Workers
Dual Education: Building Skills and Opportunities for Construction Workers in Nicaragua
In 2005, EcoSur launched a dual education program in Nicaragua to strengthen the skills of construction workers and create new professional opportunities in the building sector. The initiative was developed using EcoSur's own housing programs as a foundation for practical, hands-on training.
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LC3 Technology Resource Center For Latin America In Cuba
Connecting Scientific Research, Cement Industry and Low-Carbon Innovation Across Latin America
The overall objective of the LC3 Technology Resource Center is to contribute to the fight against climate change by introducing a greener cement technology in Latin America. This is achieved through technical assistance to cement producers and the development of mechanisms that make production economically viable and successful.
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Advancing The Decarbonization Of Construction Im MEXICO
Promoting Sustainable Construction in Mexican Communities Through Low-Carbon Cement Technology
In August 2024, specialists from Grupo Sofonías — Professor and Dr. Engineer Yosvany Díaz, researcher and Deputy Director of CIDEM, and Engineer Sergio Moraga — carried out a consultancy in Mexico focused on the implementation of LC3 cement, a material that contributes to reducing CO₂ emissions.
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Advancing Low-Carbon Cement: LC3 Feasibility Studies in Uruguay and Senegal
Assessing the Technical and Economic Feasibility of Low-Carbon Cement Production in Uruguay and Senegal
As part of a project submitted to the Klik Foundation and supported by GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit), the consulting team of Grupo Sofonías and the EcoSur Network is conducting a comprehensive feasibility study for the implementation of LC3 cement (Limestone Calcined Clay Cement) in Uruguay.
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