Come and debate European environmental policy with policymakers, leading environmentalists, and stakeholders from Europe and beyond at EU Green Week 2023.
Join the conference on 6 – 7 June to hear the latest from the world of the EU environmental policies, and in particular on biodiversity, circular economy, and zero pollution. It’s an opportunity to celebrate the progress already made whilst inspiring individuals, communities and organisations to take further action to protect and restore our environment for present and future generations.
Throughout the week, partner events organised by schools, universities, business associations, environmental organisations, civil society, and government agencies will take place across Europe and beyond. These will raise awareness and educate people about the importance of protecting the environment and promoting sustainable living practices. They will include a variety of activities such as educational workshops, seminars, and eco-friendly projects highlighting the importance of “green” skills – skills which will empower people to join and contribute to the green transition.
The call for partner events is open!
Find more information on EU Green Week Partner Events here.
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The World Congress on Green Buildings 2023 in Berlin and online is a three-day event on all aspects of green buildings (roof, façade and interior greening) with the associated topics (including urban climate, rainwater management, sustainability, city of the future).
The congress will be accompanied by a trade exhibition. The exhibiting companies will also offer information in the online event.
On the third day of the congress, there will be the opportunity to take part in excursions to special projects in Berlin.
The World Congress is organised by the Bundesverband GebäudeGrün e.V. (BuGG) with the support of international and national partners such as the World Green Infrastructure Network (WGIN) and the European Federation of Green Roof & Wall Associations (EFB).
The largest congress on green buildings ever held in Europe offers, among other things:
- over 100 speakers from 29 countries
- over 50 exhibitors at the accompanying trade exhibition
- over 30 cooperation and media partnerships (associations, organisations, institutions)
- imparting knowledge on greening buildings (roof, façade and interior greening)
- Demonstration of best practice examples
- Knowledge transfer by experts from the sector from home and abroad in parallel series of lectures and discussion rounds
- Networking. Meeting point. Addressing new target groups
- Cross-thematic exchange of experience between city representatives, architects, urban planners, urban water management experts, industry and real estate representatives, manufacturers, processors, researchers, associations, politicians and other interested parties.
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Registration
Venue:
Bürgerhaus Philipp-Scheidemann-Haus
Holländische Str. 74
34127 Kassel
Link to the location
Date & time:
September 12, 2023, half-day event from noon
Cost:
none
Continuing education points:
requested
More information about the program will follow soon.
Register here
Green Roof Course 2023
The application is now open!
The course is held in English. Lunch is included but accommodation is not.
Welcome to one of the world’s largest research and development facilities within green roofs!For many years we have arranged our international intensive courses on green roofs and walls. Both theory and practice and site visits are included. The course is held at Augustenborg’s Botanical Roof Garden and is open to both students and professionals.
Some highlights of the course:
– a study trip to interesting green roofs and walls in our region
– full-scale installation of a green roof during the second half of the course
– and last but not least the exchange of thoughts and ideas during group work and workshops
| Read more and register here |
Venue:
Senckenberg Biodiversity and Climate Research Center (SBiK-F),
Georg-Voigt-Strasse 14-16, 60325 Frankfurt am Main
Organizer: BuGG – Bundesverband Gebäudegrün e. V.
Time: Half-day event from noon
Costs: none
Continuing education credits: requested
Register here
Venue:
Südwerk Bürgerzentrum Südstadt
Henriette-Obermüller-Straße 10
76137 Karlsruhe
Link to the location
Date & time:
half-day event from noon
Cost:
none
Continuing education points:
requested
More information about the program will follow soon.
Register here.
Venue:
Authority for the Environment, Climate, Energy and Agriculture,
Neuenfelder Str. 19, 21109 Hamburg
Organizer: Federal Association of Green Buildings e. V
Time: Half-day event from noon
Costs: none | Continuing education credits: requested
Register here
On our way to COP16: Are business ready to deliver on the commitments from the Global Biodiversity Framework?
The European Business & Nature Summit (EBNS) is a high-level political and technical forum which aims to mobilise the business community to move towards becoming nature positive.
We are excited to announce the upcoming European Business & Nature Summit 2023, the largest conference dedicated to crafting sustainable business models working with biodiversity at their core. This year’s edition will take place on October 11-12 in Palazzo Lombardia, Milan, Italy. This will be a unique opportunity to learn about concrete actions and collaborate in shifting the current economic paradigm in line with global goals for nature.
One year before COP16, the Summit will focus on transformative actions that businesses can take to implement the targets and lead the transition to a nature-positive society. The Summit will enjoy high-level keynote speakers from policy and business, and numerous side events to help business on their journey to improve your relationship with nature. Specific group sessions will be dedicated to monitor, assess and disclose biodiversity; to reduce impacts and regenerate ecosystems; to unlock and mobilise financial resources through innovative mechanisms, and on creating inclusive partnerships to accelerate actions.
By attending, you will have the opportunity to engage in pre-competitive collaborations, share best practices, and learn from leading businesses, financial institutions, entrepreneurs, NGOs, and policymakers. The Summit will host high-level business-policy dialogues and practical workshops catered to businesses and financial institutions that are new to the topic of biodiversity, as well as those who are looking to scale up their efforts.
This year, the Summit will showcase solutions that can transform business models to protect and restore biodiversity, with a special focus on the Mediterranean region as a biodiversity hotspot, as industries with operations in the region are highly exposed to nature-related risks.
We believe that a whole-of-society and immediate approach is necessary to shift the current economic paradigm in line with the global goals for nature. By recognizing the need for businesses, public authorities, NGOs, and other stakeholders to collaborate, we can protect our planet’s biodiversity and shape a sustainable future for all.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about concrete actions that businesses can take to protect and restore biodiversity and inspire other to act.
Venue:
Bavarian State Office for the Environment (LfU)
Mayor-Ulrich-Strasse 160
86179 Augsburg
Link to the location
Date & time:
October 17, 2023, half-day event from noon
Cost:
none
Continuing education points:
requested
More information about the program will follow soon.
Register here
EURESFO brings together experts and practitioners from around the world to discuss and share innovative solutions for building resilient and sustainable cities.The European Urban Resilience Forum will feature engaging keynote speakers, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities to explore topics such as urban resilience, disaster risk management, financing, and insurance for disaster risk.
The Bundesverband GebäudeGrün e.V. (BuGG) now offers advanced training seminars on green roofs and façades in addition to its tried and tested seminars (such as Green Roof and Façade Forum, Green Roof, Façade Greening and Indoor Greening Symposium).
Since the start of the advanced training seminars in 2021, more than 200 interested parties have taken up around 450 seminar places and have been very satisfied!
It is possible to combine an orientation seminar with a specialist seminar. By passing an exam one can also become a “BuGG-certified specialist advisor on green roofs or façades” to be prepared for initial consultations on the basics of green building.
A list of BuGG-certified green roof and façade consultants can be found here.
All of the seminars can be attended individually as well in order to receive a certificate of attendance.
For more information and registration (in German) follow the link.
The Bundesverband GebäudeGrün e.V. (BuGG) now offers advanced training seminars on green roofs and façades in addition to its tried and tested seminars (such as Green Roof and Façade Forum, Green Roof, Façade Greening and Indoor Greening Symposium).
Since the start of the advanced training seminars in 2021, more than 200 interested parties have taken up around 450 seminar places and have been very satisfied!
It is possible to combine an orientation seminar with a specialist seminar. By passing an exam one can also become a “BuGG-certified specialist advisor on green roofs or façades” to be prepared for initial consultations on the basics of green building.
A list of BuGG-certified green roof and façade consultants can be found here.
All of the seminars can be attended individually as well in order to receive a certificate of attendance.
For more information and registration (in German) follow the link.
Venue:
Mercatorhalle Duisburg
Landfermannstraße 6
47051 Duisburg
Date & time:
November 7th, 2023, half-day event from noon
Cost: none
Continuing education points: requested
More information about the program will follow soon.
Register here.
Venue:
FORUM adult education center on Neumarkt
Cäcilienstraße 29-33
50676 Cologne
Date & time:
November 8th, 2023, half-day event from noon
Cost:
none
Continuing education points:
requested
More information about the program will follow soon.
Register here
Half-day online exam to becom a “BuGG-certified specialist consultant for green roofs”.
Examination requirements: E01 + G01.
For more information contact the German Bundesverband GebäudeGrün e.V..