📋 Tender Overview
The initiative marks the beginning of the participatory process to incorporate circular economy principles in the planning and management of the Transport sector.The Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC), through the General Directorate of Environmental Affairs (DGAAM), installed the Sectoral Working Group for the preparation of the Circular Economy Roadmap for the Transport Sector, formally beginning the construction process of this strategic instrument.
The session was held on March 10, 2026 virtually and included the participation of professionals from the different organic units and entities assigned to the Transportation sector, who make up the Working Group and will contribute technically to the formulation of the Roadmap. Representatives of the European Union and the consulting team that will provide methodological support during the process also participated.
During her intervention, the General Director of Environmental Affairs Milagros Verastegui Salazar highlighted the importance of the Roadmap being built in an articulated and participatory manner, with the commitment of the technical areas of the sector, in order to progressively incorporate circular economy criteria in the planning, execution and operation of transport infrastructure and services.
The development of this instrument is part of the commitment assumed by the Transport sector in 2025 to move towards a more efficient development model in the use of resources and aligned with the National Circular Economy Roadmap to 2030.
The process has the technical support of the European Union, through the Circular Economy Program Sustainable Businesses, strengthening the technical approach and institutional articulation for the formulation of the sectoral Roadmap.
With the installation of this Working Group, the MTC reaffirms its commitment to sustainability, competitiveness and modernization of the transportation sector, promoting spaces for technical coordination for the construction of public policies that contribute to sustainable development.
