EFB Annual General Meeting 2025 in Warsaw

EFB Annual General Meeting 2025 in Warsaw

On March 20, 2025, the European Federation of Green Roof and Green Wall Associations (EFB) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Warsaw. The event brought together key stakeholders from across Europe to reflect on the achievements of the past year and shape the future of urban greening initiatives.

Key Highlights of the AGM

Annual Report and Strategic Planning

The EFB presented a comprehensive report detailing its activities and accomplishments over the past year. A summary version of this report can be accessed here. The discussions emphasized the federation’s commitment to advancing green infrastructure and sustainable urban development across Europe.

Welcoming a New Member

The EFB was pleased to announce the acceptance of a new national member: GRoF – National Association for Greening Roofs and Facades, Croatia. This will strengthen EFB’s presence in Southeast Europe and foster greater collaboration within the green building sector.

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EFB Executive Board Elections

A new EFB Executive Board was elected for the upcoming two-year term. The elected Board Members are:

President:

  • Paulo Palha (PT)

Vice Presidents:

  • Vera Enzi-Zechner (AT)
  • Pavel Dostal (CZ)
  • Rebecca Landwehr (DE)
  • Mauricio Crasso (IT)
  • Chris Bridgman (UK)
  • Sophie Rousset-Rouvière (FR)

Board Members:

  • Simon Perneel (BE)
  • Péter Csabina (HU)
  • Michiel van de Bunt (NL)
  • Balbina Gryczyńska (PL)
  • Zoltán-Zsolt Kolcsár (RO)
  • Tobias Emilsson (SCAN)
  • Erich Steiner (CH)
  • Fernando Hidalgo Romero (ES)
  • Tanja Herr (HR)

Extraordinary Members:

  • Julián Briz (ES)
  • Oleksandra Strashok (UA)

Ambassador:

  • Dusty Gedge (UK)
Workshops and Collaborative Sessions

The AGM featured two engaging workshops, designed to encourage collaboration and innovation within the industry:

  1. Strategic Development Workshop – Aimed at strengthening financial stability and identifying new opportunities for partnerships and services.
  2. GoNaturePositive! Workshop – A collaborative session with all EFB members focused on mapping key actors in the green building industry, defining criteria to measure progress, and establishing a baseline for improving nature-positive practices while reducing negative environmental impacts.

These sessions provided a platform for members to exchange ideas, explore best practices, and develop actionable strategies to drive sustainability in the built environment.

Looking Ahead

The AGM 2025 reaffirmed the EFB’s commitment to promoting green infrastructure and sustainable urban development across Europe. With a newly elected board, updated strategic plans, and an expanded network, the federation is well-positioned to lead the way in enhancing urban biodiversity and resilience.

We look forward to another year of collaboration, innovation, and growth within the EFB community!

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