Are you interested in solutions for a more sustainable planning of cities, including urban green management and energy self-sufficiency, among others? Then you should read on.
We invite you to participate in a series of online sessions on sustainable urban planning solutions. Presentations will be offered by experts from different cities. Time for open discussions will also be provided. Two open sessions have been scheduled for the following weeks:
- First session: Tuesday 26 November 2024 from 2:15 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (CET) – TOPIC OF THE SESSION: “Sustainable urban greenery and rainwater management”
- Second session: Tuesday 10 December 2024 from 2:15 p.m. to 4 p.m. (CET) – TOPIC OF THE SESSION: “Sustainable urban greenery, energy and mobility planning”
The sessions will be open to everybody. If you find these topics interesting, you are invited to participate! You are also very welcome to share this information and the link to the sessions with interested colleagues. You can find the invited speakers and the Teams link to each of the three sessions by the end of this email. Please note that no certificate or similar recognition can be provided for the participation in the sessions.
We look forward to your participation!
FIRST SESSION: Tuesday 26 November 2024, from 2:15 p.m. to 4 p.m. (CET)
Topic of the session: Sustainable urban greenery and rainwater management – chances, challenges and strategies for a new urban reality
Where: Online via Teams
Language: English
Confirmed speakers so far:
– Helen JOHANSSON, Green Blue Guide AB (Malmö, Sweden) – Topic of the presentation: Blue green solutions; TITLE: “Blue green solutions in Augustenborg and other parts of Malmö. Experiences and lessons learned”
– Anke GEBHARD, Emschergenossenschaft und Lippeverband (Essen, Germany) – Topic of the presentation: Water sensitive design; TITLE: “The Klima.Werk Approach to water-sensitivity and climate change resilience in the Ruhr Valley”
– Lara LINDERMANN, Department of the Environment & Sustainability, City Council of Andernach (Andernach, Germany) – Topic of the presentation: Edible city of Andernach; TITLE: “Picking instead of prohibition- The edible city of Andernach”
SECOND SESSION: Tuesday 10 December 2024, from 2:15 p.m. to 4 p.m. (CET)
Topic of the session: Sustainable urban greenery, energy and mobility planning – chances, challenges and strategies for a new urban reality
Where: Online via Teams
Language: English
Confirmed speakers so far:
– Gillian DICK, Glasgow City Council (Glasgow, United Kingdom) – Topic of the presentation: Nature-based solutions; TITLE: “Taking a place-based approach using nature-based solutions to create climate resilient communities”
– Omar SHAFQAT, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (Amsterdam, the Netherlands) – Topic of the presentation: Positive energy districts (title pending)
– Franziska SCHREIBER, City Council of Freiburg im Breisgau (Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany) – Topic of the presentation: Climate mobility plans; TITLE: “Advancing Sustainable Urban Mobility in Freiburg – The Role of the Climate Mobility Plan as a New Strategic Framework”
Thank you very much in advance!
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