Isidro Domingo Sánchez, became the winner of the 'Sustainable Talent Awards', awards promoted by the Chamber of Commerce of Lanzarote and La Graciosa and the Líneas Romero Foundation.
In an event that brought together politicians, businessmen and entrepreneurs from all over the Archipelago with a great avant-garde vision, held specifically to reward creativity and dedication to sustainable development. During the ceremony, the participation of the presented projects that align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and promote the well-being of the Canary Islands was highlighted.
In this first edition, 20 projects were presented based on ideas to promote the progress of different sectors, with sustainable development as a fundamental pillar. The winner was Isidro Domingo Sánchez, who presented the project 'La Tunera. A resource with a future', based on the use of the native plant in various aspects.
With a cash prize of 5,500 euros and the support of key figures from the business and institutional fabric, the contest and the award have highlighted the importance of supporting Canarian talent and its ability to generate a positive impact on society and the environment.
The person in charge of opening the event was the president of the Chamber of Commerce of Lanzarote, José Valle, who highlighted the growing appearance of projects aligned with "a new way of doing business in Lanzarote, concerned about the environment that surrounds it, about people, culture and recognizable values of sustainability."
"I am convinced that Lanzarote and La Graciosa have enormous potential in business innovation and in the sustainable development of ideas and business niches that need a boost from the public and private spheres. That is why the initiative of the 'Sustainable Talent Awards', promoted by the Chamber of Commerce and the Líneas Romero Foundation, is so valuable," said the president of the Cabildo, Oswaldo Betancort, highlighting that "it is necessary to bring to light that entrepreneurial flow of our young talents and help these ideas to be viable and also have a component of social and environmental responsibility."
For her part, the Minister of Universities, Science, Innovation and Culture of the Canary Islands Government, Migdalia Machín, congratulated those responsible for the winning project, wishing them "the greatest of success" and stressed that "the collaboration between the Líneas Romero Foundation and the Chamber of Commerce to promote this initiative is a clear example of how the public and private sectors can unite to promote innovation and entrepreneurship with social responsibility."
Machín stressed that "talent is the engine that drives progress, it is the spark that ignites innovation, the force that transforms ideas into tangible realities that improve our lives and protect our environment."
The term of the interventions was culminated by the vice president of the Líneas Romero Foundation, Luis Romero, who stated that "at a time when the world faces unprecedented challenges, from climate change to social inequality, the need for innovative and sustainable solutions from the entrepreneurial talent of our Archipelago has never been more pressing. These awards are a reflection of our shared vision of a greener and fairer future for our islands."
Projects that make a difference
The project 'La Tunera. A resource with a future', winner of the first edition of the 'Sustainable Talent Awards', stands out for its novel approach in revaluing the prickly pear, adapted to the island's climate, to innovate in sectors such as food and cosmetics, highlighting the value of local products. This project merges economic diversification with the promotion of the agricultural sector, revitalizing traditional crops and spaces and opening the way to new industries.
With the support of both private collaborators, such as Caixabank, and public collaborators, such as GMR Canarias, the project 'La Tunera. A resource with a future' has already begun to chart its successful path. Its alignment with key Sustainable Development Goals, such as 7 (Affordable and clean energy), 8 (Decent work and economic growth), 9 (Industry, innovation and infrastructure) and 12 (Responsible production and consumption), underscores its commitment to the responsible development of the industry. Originating in a non-profit organization, it is presented as an innovative experience that generates products highly adapted to the market, opening new opportunities for the agricultural industry.
