Speakers
Francisco Góngora
Mayor of El Ejido
Francisco Góngora Cara has been the Mayor of El Ejido since 2011, representing Spain’s People’s Party. A law graduate, his leadership has focused on financial recovery, water sustainability, and promoting intensive agriculture and circular economy initiatives. Under his mandate, El Ejido has significantly reduced its municipal debt and strengthened its position as an economic hub in southern Spain.
Session:
- BC01 - Municipal Vision from the Coastline
BC01: Municipal Vision from the Coast
This roundtable discussion will bring together mayors from capital cities and large coastal municipalities to share their perspectives on the challenges and opportunities of the blue economy.
Topics for discussion will include tourism, sustainability, water management, ports, energy and biodiversity, and how each territory is responding to current challenges with innovative solutions adapted to the European context. This high-level political discussion is designed to highlight the diversity of approaches and commitment to a blue transformation led by municipalities.