EFB Open Meeting - European Update
2025-06-24 17:00 - 19:00 (Europe/Vienna)
We are happy to invite you and your members to register for the upcoming EFB Open Meetings – European Update, which is going to take place on 24.06.2025, 17:00 – 19:00 CET.Please share this invitation with your members.
Registration for the event is here: https://forms.gle/is3LxwibC8wh4r5C7 Registration is open until 22.06.2025. The link to the meeting will be sent after registration.
The meeting is free of charge and open to all members of the EFB Member Associations and Partnering Organisations.

EFB Open Meeting – European Update
24.06.2025
17:00 – 19:00 CET

Language of the event: English

Moderator: Dusty Gedge, Ambassador of the European Federation of Green Roof and Living Wall Associations (EFB)

17:00 – 17:10
Welcome speech – Introduction of EFB
Paulo Palha, President of the European Federation of Green Roof and Living Wall Associations (EFB), PT

17:10 – 17:30
European Update: Guidelines for the implementation of European legislation for the deployment of urban green infrastructure
Luigi Petito, Head of Secretariat of EU Chapter, World Green Infrastructure Network (WGIN)

17:30 – 17:40
Q&A

17:40 – 18:00
Solar green roofs – Resource guide: a Practical Guide to Application, Use, and Access
Sophie Rousset-Rouvière – General Delegate of ADIVET – Association for the Greening of Built-Up Areas and Urban Infrastructure

18:00 – 18:10
Q&A

18:10 – 18:20
Grow with EFB: the EFB Partnership Opportunity
Paulo Palha, President of the European Federation of Green Roof and Living Wall Associations (EFB)

18:20 – 18:30
Q&A

18:30 – 18:40
Road to World Congress of Building Greening 2026 in Berlin
Stefan Zeller, Project Manager at Bundesverband GebäudeGrün e. V. – BuGG

18:40 – 18:45
Q&A

18:45 – 18:55
Upcoming EFB activities

18:55 – 19:00
Conclusions and closing of the event

Feel free to reach out with any questions via email at: office@efb-greenroof.eu

Hope to see you at the meeting!

Mapping policies and private sector initiatives for a nature-positive economy: Insights from the GoNaturePositive! project
2025-06-26 11:00 - 12:00
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🖥️ 26th June | Webinar | 11:00 – 12:00 CET
𝐌𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞-𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲: 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞! 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭.
Join us for a deep dive into the policy and private initiative landscape shaping the transition to a nature-positive economy.
We will present the first key findings from the GoNaturePositive! project, an EU-funded research initiative that explores how public policies and private-sector initiatives can drive systemic change across Europe’s agriculture, blue economy, forestry, built environment, and tourism sectors.
In joining the webinar, you can look forward to:
▪️ An introduction to the GoNaturePositive! project and the nature-positive economy concept
▪️An overview of key gaps and leverage points in current EU policy and co-operative initiative landscapes
▪️ An interactive Q&A sessions with the presenters
▪️An outlook on the next steps in the project and opportunities for engagement
Relevant for policymakers, business leaders, researchers, and all parties interested in accelerating Europe’s transition toward a regenerative, equitable, and resilient economy that puts nature at its core.
This webinar is organised by Ecologic Institute, with the support of University of Oxford, ICLEI Europe and Trinity College Dublin under the Horizon Europe project GoNaturePositive!
👉 Get your tickets here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/gonaturepositive/1717459

EFB Webinar: "Integrating Solar and Green Roofs – Learning from Practical Examples and Expert Guidance"
2025-07-16 16:00 - 17:30
Date: 16th July 2025
Time: 4:00 p.m. (CET)
Platform: MS Teams
Organiser: European Federation of Green Roof and Living Walls Associations (EFB)
Registration: https://naturebasedenterprise.com/networks/events/184840
Speakers:

Andreas Dreisiebner – Research and Development Manager at Solarspar, Founder of A777 Garden Design (Switzerland)
Sophie Rousset-Rouvière – EFB Vice President and General Delegate of ADIVET – Association for the Greening of Built-Up Areas and Urban Infrastructure (France)

Moderator:

Vera Enzi-Zechner – EFB Vice President, Independent Consultant for NBS on buildings, Business Board at GSG, EU Correspondent at VfB (Austria)

Supported by:

6 Fürs Grün GmbH
Sempergreen

What to expect:
Join us for an insightful webinar on the innovative integration of photovoltaic (PV) systems and solar thermal technologies on green roofs. This session will guide you through the process of planning and designing solar green roofs, providing practical tips on how to combine solar power generation with sustainable roofing solutions. Learn from past mistakes as we showcase examples of bad practices, and discover effective strategies for retrofitting existing green roofs with solar panels. Whether you’re involved in design, construction, or sustainability, this webinar offers valuable knowledge for enhancing green roofs with renewable energy solutions.
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The European Federation of Green Roof and Living Walls Associations (EFB) is an umbrella organisation for all Green Roof and Wall Associations in Europe. Our goal is to spread awareness and available information about green roofs and walls. Therefore, we launched an online webinar series touching upon various topics related to green roofs and walls that are relevant all around Europe. We want to motivate municipalities, decision-makers and policymakers, city partners, and other important stakeholders to make cities greener and create awareness for this important topic.
More details about our previous webinars can be found here.
office@efb-greenroof.eu

Webinar "Edible Balcony Gardens With Rainwater Integration in Retrofit"
2025-09-16 17:00 - 19:00
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 17.00 hrs
Edible Balcony Gardens With Rainwater Integration in Retrofit
Dr. DI Irene Zluwa and DI Dr. Philipp Spörl
GRÜNSTATTGRAU Innovation and Research GmbH
University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, Institute of Engineering Biology and Landscaping
Zoom link:
https://bokuvienna.zoom.us/j/67848465261?pwd=[REDACTED]
If you are unable to attend, the lectures will be available on the Biotope City Journal Youtube channel. If you subscribe to our YouTube channel, you won’t miss anything, and you will be informed about every new lecture you can re-listen to!
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This lecture series is a cooperation between the Foundation Biotopes City,
The Institute for Landscape Planning (ILAP) and the Institute of Engineering Biology and
Landscaping (IBLB) of the University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences Vienna.

GoNaturePositive! Webinar “Policymaking for Green Buildings: From EU to National, Regional and Municipal Scale”
2025-09-17 16:00 - 17:30
GoNaturePositive! Webinar
“Policymaking for Green Buildings: From EU to National, Regional and Municipal Scale”
Date: 17th September 2025
Time: 4:00 p.m. (CET)
Platform: MS Teams
Register here: https://naturebasedenterprise.com/networks/events/190455
Organiser: European Federation of Green Roof and Living Walls Associations (EFB) in collaboration with EFB Members: Associação Nacional de Coberturas Verdes (ANCV) and L’association de la végétalisation de l’îlot bâti et des infrastructures (ADIVET)
Speakers:

Vera Enzi-Zechner – EFB Vice President, Independent Consultant for NBS on buildings, Business Board at GSG, EU Correspondent at VfB (Austria)
Tiago Lopes – Senior Technician at the Environment Department, Municipality of Matosinhos (Portugal)
Manon Lainé – PLU Project Manager, ADIVET (France)

About the Webinar
Join us to explore how policies at the European, national, regional, and municipal levels can drive the integration of green roofs, living walls, and nature-based solutions (NbS) into the built environment. This session will showcase examples, policy tools, and practical recommendations to advance greener, more resilient and nature positive cities.
What You Will Learn

European policy landscape – including insights from the GoNaturePositive! Sectoral Brief for the Built Environment and the Implementation Guideline for European Green Deal Policies.
Municipal leadership and funding opportunities – how local governments secure resources for NbS in construction projects.
Practical planning tools – editorial recommendations and ready-to-use texts to integrate green infrastructure into urban planning documents.

Presented as Part of the GoNaturePositive! Project
This webinar is organised under the Horizon Europe GoNaturePositive! Project, which accelerates the transition towards a nature-positive economy by integrating biodiversity, climate resilience, and social well-being into decision-making processes.
European Federation of Green Roof and Living Walls Associations (EFB) together with its members: Portuguese Association – Associação Nacional de Coberturas Verdes (ANCV) GREENROOFS®, and Czech Association – Svaz zakládání a údržby zeleně, z.s. (SZÚZ) – Asociace zelených střech a fasád (AZSF) are contributing for the Green Building Pilot of the Project.
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The European Federation of Green Roof and Living Walls Associations (EFB) is an umbrella organisation for all Green Roof and Wall Associations in Europe. Our goal is to spread awareness and available information about green roofs and walls. Therefore, we launched an online webinar series touching upon various topics related to green roofs and walls that are relevant all around Europe. We want to motivate municipalities, decision-makers, policymakers, and other important stakeholders to make cities greener and create awareness for this important topic.
More details about our previous webinars can be found here.
office@efb-greenroof.eu

EFB Open Meeting – European Update
2025-10-21 17:00 - 19:00
The EFB Open Meetings are an initiative of the European Federation of Green Roof and Living Walls Associations (EFB), the umbrella organisation for Europe’s national green roof and wall associations.
These meetings provide a platform for our community to connect, exchange knowledge, explore key topics on green roofs, living walls, and European policies, and strengthen collaboration across the sector.
The meeting is organized by European Federation of Green Roof and Living Walls Associations (EFB) in collaboration with the GoNaturePositive! Project, World Green Infrastructure Network (WGIN) and EFB Member Associations Svaz zakládání a údržby zeleně, z.s. (SZÚZ) – Asociace zelených střech a fasád (AZSF) and Bundesverband GebäudeGrün e. V. (BuGG)
The meeting is open to all members of the EFB Member Associations and Partnering Organisations, and Projects‘ Partners.
EFB Open Meeting – European Update
21.10.2025
17:00 – 19:00 CET
Register here: https://naturebasedenterprise.com/events/193095

Language of the event: English

Moderator: Dusty Gedge, Ambassador of the European Federation of Green Roof and Living Wall Associations (EFB)

17:00 – 17:10

Welcome speech – Introduction of EFB
Paulo Palha, President of the European Federation of Green Roof and Living Wall Associations (EFB); President of ANCV; CEO of Neoturf

17:10 – 17:25
Greener Cities in Europe: Turning EU Policy into Urban Nature-Based Solutions
Antonin Chapelot, Policy and Advocacy Advisor at EU Chapter, World Green Infrastructure Network (WGIN)
Vera Enzi Zechner, Vice President of EFB; Nature-Based Solutions Consultant

17:25 – 17:35
Q&A

17:35 – 17:50

Mapping Policies and Co-operative Initiatives for a Nature-Positive Economy
Benjamin Kupilas, Senior Fellow and Coordinator of Biodiversity at the Ecologic Institute

17:50 – 18:00
Q&A

18:00 – 18:15
National Practice Spotlight: Green Roof Refurbishment in Germany
Rebecca Landwehr, Vice President of EFB; Project Manager at Bundesverband GebäudeGrün e.V. (BuGG)

18:15 – 18:25
Q&A

18:25 – 18:40
Going Nature Positive: Czech Green Roof Competition
Pavel Dostal, Vice President of EFB; Board Chairman of the Czech Green Roof and Living Wall Association (AZSF), CEO of GreenVille

18:40 – 18:50
Q&A

18:50 – 18:55
Upcoming EFB activities

18:55 – 19:00
Conclusions and closing of the event

Feel free to reach out with any questions via email at: office@efb-greenroof.eu

European Business & Nature Summit - 2025
2025-10-23 - 2025-10-24 | Helsinki, Finland, Helsinki, Finland
European Business & Nature Summit 2025 – Registration will open on July 14th.
Join the 2025 edition of the European Business and Nature Summit (EBNS) – Driving business competitiveness and resilience with nature. On 23-24 October in Helsinki, Finland, participants will embark on a journey to drive transformative actions towards a nature-positive future. If you are interested in participating in EBNS 2025, register from Monday 14 July!
Welcome to the 2025 edition of the European Business and Nature Summit (EBNS), a conference organised by the European Business & Biodiversity Platform. This year’s EBNS is set to inspire and mobilise the European business and finance community to drive business competitiveness and resilience with nature.
For this edition, the summit heads to Helsinki, Finland. Organised in collaboration with Sitra, the Finnish Innovation Fund, the event unites forward-thinking industries, financial institutions and policymakers. It will provide a forum for high-level dialogues and in-depth ‘boots on the ground’ discussions alike. For one and a half days, participants will embark on a journey to drive transformatie actions towrads a nature-positive future.
To drive business success with nature, EBNS will focus around three themes:
– Business Action: How to enable and accelerate credible and effective business action and transformation?
– Circular and Bioeconomy: How can businesses leverage the potential of circular solutions and the bioeconomy to contribute to a nature positive future?
– Biodiversity Finance: How to rapidly accelerate the alignment of financial flows with biodiversity targets and support companies in their transformation?
Halfway to 2030, we realise we have to step up. New global realities put additional pressure on our ambitious agenda to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, and halt and reverse nature loss. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with change-makers across Europe, learn about tangible actions to restore and protect biodiversity, and contribute to building a nature-positive future!
Registration for attending EBNS 2025 will be open from Monday 14 July until Friday 5 September 2025.
Stay tuned for more information on EBNS 2025 in the coming weeks! Subscribe to our newsletter and keep an eye out on our website for the latest updates.

EFB Webinar “Retrofitting the Blue-Green City Quarter: Innovative Products and Services”
2025-10-30 16:00 - 17:30
EFB Webinar
“Retrofitting the Blue-Green City Quarter: Innovative Products and Services”
Date: 30th October 2025
Time: 4:00 p.m. (CET)
Platform: MS Teams
Registration: https://naturebasedenterprise.com/networks/events/193900
Organiser: European Federation of Green Roof and Living Walls Associations (EFB)
Speakers:

Martino Gubert – Researcher at the Institute for Renewable Energy at Eurac (Italy)
Oliver Ringelstein – Manager at INTEWA GmbH (Germany)
Sergio Andri – Technical office specialist in agronomic and botanical matters, Research and Development at HARPO Group (Italy)

Sponsors:

6 Fürs Grün GmbH
Harpo verdepensile
INTEWA GmbH

About the Webinar
How can innovative technologies and nature-based solutions support the transformation of existing urban areas into resilient, blue-green city quarters?
Join us for this inspiring session exploring state-of-the-art products, systems, and approaches that enable sustainable retrofitting and smarter water management in urban environments. The webinar will bring together experts from leading European organisations to discuss practical applications and benefits of innovative blue-green infrastructure solutions.
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The European Federation of Green Roof and Living Walls Associations (EFB) is an umbrella organisation for all Green Roof and Wall Associations in Europe. Our goal is to spread awareness and available information about green roofs and walls. Therefore, we launched an online webinar series touching upon various topics related to green roofs and walls that are relevant all around Europe. We want to motivate municipalities, decision-makers, policymakers, and other important stakeholders to make cities greener and create awareness for this important topic.
More details about our previous webinars can be found here.
office@efb-greenroof.eu

Nature Futures 25
2025-11-12 14:00 - 15:30
More info and registration: https://naturebasedenterprise.com/networks/events/191849
Nature Futures ‘25 marks the third edition of our annual horizon-scanning event for nature-based enterprises, with a renewed focus on growth, innovation and collaboration.. Bringing together over 300 NBEs and support organisations, it has become the “go-to” event to spot trends, share expertise, and explore new opportunities.

This year, we are focusing on new opportunities for financing nature and the importance of multi-actor collaboration for scaling and impact.

Why Nature Futures?
Nature-based solutions (NbS) and Nature-based Enterprises (NbEs) have a vital role in a Nature-Positive Economy. Nature-Based Enterprises (NbEs) are at the heart of a global transition to a nature-positive economy, delivering solutions in regenerative farming, green infrastructure, and ecosystem restoration. Demand is rising fast: globally, NbS could create 32 million jobs by 2030 (UNEP, 2024), yet in the EU alone, there is a €37 billion annual financing gap for biodiversity goals (European Commission, 2025). To meet this demand, NBEs need capital, supportive policy, and strong markets to scale viable solutions. Events like Nature Futures are crucial in facilitating the closure of this gap, bringing business, finance, and policymakers together to unlock new opportunities and inform the supply side (NBEs) on the growing demand for nature-based solutions.

Date: 12th November, 2025

Time: 14:00 – 15:30 CET

Mode: Online
Registration: https://naturebasedenterprise.com/networks/events/191849
We have Brian Tsuyoshi Takeda, Co-Founder, Restorae, as our keynote speaker. Brian Tsuyoshi Takeda is a serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Restorae, dedicated to restoring marine ecosystems at scale. He previously founded Urchinomics, a pioneering venture that turns overgrazing sea urchins into premium seafood while regenerating kelp forests. Recognised by the UN Ocean Decade and awarded “Ecopreneur of the Year” by Salesforce, Brian brings a track record of blending ecological restoration with innovative business models. He also serves as Head of Reforestation at the Kelp Forest Foundation, a Netherlands-based nonprofit dedicated to advancing kelp research and restoration globally. He is also involved with the Japan Blue Economy Association, advancing blue credit markets and ocean restoration worldwide.
We have a panel on ‘Investing in Nature’s Start-ups: Financing NBEs for Growth’ with Zoe Peden (Ananda Impact Ventures), Thomas Gmeiner (Brainforest Nature Accelerator), Thomas Van Craen (Triodos Bank Belgium) and Ciaran Forde (Wilderway). The session will be moderated by Siobhan McQuaid (Horizon Nua & Trinity College Dublin).
We also have a fireside chat, Re-imagining Construction for a Nature-Positive Future, featuring two nature-based enterprises, SingularGreen and Green4Cities, focused on integrating architecture and nature to develop urban green infrastructure and sustainable cities.

EFB Webinar “Safety First! Systems and Innovations for working on a Green Building”
2025-12-11 16:00 - 17:30
EFB Webinar “Safety First! Systems and Innovations for working on a Green Building”

Date: 11th December 2025
Time: 4:00 p.m. (CET)
Platform: MS Teams
Organiser: European Federation of Green Roof and Living Walls Associations (EFB)

Register here: https://naturebasedenterprise.com/topics/34164/events/198205

Speakers:

Simone Kroes – Climate Adaptation Specialist at Climate Adaptation Services (CAS) (Netherlands)
Maurizio Crasso – Green Roof Specialist, Director of Harpo verdepensile and Vice President EFB (Italy)

Bas Sesink – Strategy Director at Eurosafe (Netherlands)

Supported by:

6 Fürs Grün GmbH
Harpo verdepensile
Eurosafe

What it will be about:
This webinar will focus on safety measures, systems, and innovative solutions for working on green buildings. It will address safe access, maintenance, and construction practices in sustainable building environments.
Participants can look forward to two exciting presentations: the EU project PIISA, which will introduce itself and share insights on Incentivising Green Roof Adoption through Insurance, and Harpo Verdenspile, which will present how the company internally approaches safety on green roofs, offering a look into their safety systems and innovations. Eurosafe offers a general overview of safety aspects and technologies related to working on buildings and construction sites at high altitudes.
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The European Federation of Green Roof and Living Walls Associations (EFB) is an umbrella organisation for all Green Roof and Wall Associations in Europe. Our goal is to spread awareness and available information about green roofs and walls. Therefore, we launched an online webinar series touching upon various topics related to green roofs and walls that are relevant all around Europe. We want to motivate municipalities, decision-makers and policymakers, city partners, and other important stakeholders to make cities greener and create awareness for this important topic.
More details about our previous webinars can be found here.
office@efb-greenroof.eu

Register here: https://naturebasedenterprise.com/topics/34164/events/198205

EFB Open Meeting – European Update
2025-12-16 17:00 - 19:00
The EFB Open Meetings are an initiative of the European Federation of Green Roof and Living Walls Associations (EFB), the umbrella organisation for Europe’s national green roof and wall associations.
These meetings provide a platform for our community to connect, exchange knowledge, explore key topics on green roofs, living walls, and European policies, and strengthen collaboration across the sector.
The meeting is organised by the European Federation of Green Roof and Living Walls Associations (EFB) in collaboration with GoNaturePositive! Project and SoGreen Alliance.
The meeting is open to all members of the EFB Member Associations and Partnering Organisations, and Projects‘ Partners.

Register here: https://naturebasedenterprise.com/topics/34164/events/199580
EFB Open Meeting – European Update
16.12.2025
17:00 – 19:00 CET

Language of the event: English

Moderator: Dusty Gedge, Ambassador of the European Federation of Green Roof and Living Wall Associations (EFB)

17:00 – 17:10

Welcome speech – Introduction of EFB

Paulo Palha, President of the European Federation of Green Roof and Living Wall Associations (EFB)

17:10 – 17:30
European Policy Update
Overview of SoGreen Alliance advocacy activities for the Green Infrastructure sector in 2025 and key priorities for the year ahead.

Egbert Roozen, secretary general of European Landscape Contractors Association (ELCA), SoGreen Alliance

17:30 – 17:40
Q&A

17:40 – 18:00

Pan-European Green Buildings Roadmapping Workshop Summary and Discussion
Presentation of the GoNaturePositive! project results, including the summary and outcomes of the Green Roof and Living Wall sector roadmap.

Vera Enzi-Zechner, Vice President of the European Federation of Green Roof and Living Wall Associations (EFB)

18:00 – 18:20
Q&A and Feedback

18:20 – 18:40
EFB Annual Review
Summary of EFB’s activities in 2025 and strategic priorities and planned actions for 2026.
World Congress of Building Greening – 2026 in Berlin

Tetiana Konchenko, General Secretary of the European Federation of Green Roof and Living Wall Associations (EFB)

18:40 – 18:50
Q&A

18:50 – 18:55
Upcoming EFB activities

18:55 – 19:00
Conclusions and closing of the event

Feel free to reach out with any questions via email at: office@efb-greenroof.eu

BIOTOPE CITY Webinar in German "Greywater Use – Potentials in/on and around Buildings"
2026-01-13 17:00 - 19:00
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 17.00 hrs
Greywater Use – Potentials in/on and around Buildings
Experiences From the ESSBAR (= EDIBLE) Project
Oliver Pongracz und Susanne Formanek

If you are unable to attend, the lectures will be available on the Biotope City Journal Youtube channel. If you subscribe to the Biotope YouTube channel, you won’t miss anything, and you will be informed about every new lecture you can re-listen to!
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This lecture series is a cooperation between the Foundation Biotopes City,
the Institute for Landscape Planning (ILAP) and the Institute of Engineering Biology and
Landscaping (IBLB) of the University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences Vienna.

EFB Webinar “Oops! Something went wrong: quality assurance at implementing green roofs”
2026-01-22 16:00 - 17:30
EFB Webinar “Oops! Something went wrong: quality assurance at implementing green roofs”
Date: 22th January 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m. (CET)
Platform: MS Teams
Registration: https://naturebasedenterprise.com/topics/34164/events/201327
Organiser: European Federation of Green Roof and Living Walls Associations (EFB)

Speakers:

Jordi Serramia Ruiz – Architect, Chief Technology Officer and Co-founder of Singulargreen (Spain)
Tanja Herr – General Manager at Green Box d.o.o. and President of GROF (Croatia)

Dusty Gedge – Ambassador of EFB and Founder of Gentian Ltd. (United Kingdom)

Moderated by:

Katharina Kopp – Assitance of the Board EFB (Austria)

Supported by:

6 Fürs Grün GmbH

What it will be about:
This webinar will dive into one of the most crucial, yet often underestimated, aspects of green roof implementation: quality assurance. Following the motto “you learn from mistakes”, the session will explore typical pitfalls, recurring errors, and overlooked details that can compromise the performance and longevity of green roofs.
Participants can look forward to insightful contributions from experienced practitioners who will share real-world examples, lessons learned, and key considerations for avoiding common mistakes. Our invited experts will highlight where quality assurance processes tend to fail, how to detect issues early, and which practical steps help ensure that green roofs deliver the ecological, technical, and economic benefits they promise. The webinar offers a valuable opportunity to openly discuss challenges, exchange best practices, and strengthen the collective expertise of the green roof community.
Join us for this eye-opening session and discover how learning from errors can drive better planning, execution, and long-term performance in green roof projects, ultimately supporting more resilient and sustainable urban environments.
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The European Federation of Green Roof and Living Walls Associations (EFB) is an umbrella organisation for all Green Roof and Wall Associations in Europe. Our goal is to spread awareness and available information about green roofs and walls. Therefore, we launched an online webinar series touching upon various topics related to green roofs and walls that are relevant all around Europe. We want to motivate municipalities, decision-makers and policymakers, city partners, and other important stakeholders to make cities greener and create awareness for this important topic.
More details about our previous webinars can be found here.
office@efb-greenroof.eu

BIOTOPE CITY Webinar in English "Experiences with Nature-Inclusive Building"
2026-02-10 17:00 - 19:00
Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 17.00 hrs
Experiences with Nature-Inclusive Building
Maike van Stiphout
This lecture will be held in English
Zoom link:
https://bokuvienna.zoom.us/j/67848465261?pwd=[REDACTED]
If you are unable to attend, the lectures will be available on the Biotope City Journal Youtube channel. If you subscribe to the Biotope YouTube channel, you won’t miss anything, and you will be informed about every new lecture you can re-listen to!
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Please make a note in your agenda of the following lecture:
Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 17.00 hrs
Weather Influence through Green Growth
Dipl.-Met. Guido W. Halbig
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This lecture series is a cooperation between the Foundation Biotopes City,
the Institute for Landscape Planning (ILAP) and the Institute of Engineering Biology and
Landscaping (IBLB) of the University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences Vienna.

EFB Open Meeting - European Update
2026-02-12 17:00 - 19:00
How do we turn European policy ambitions into real, nature-positive buildings and cities?
Join the EFB Open Meeting – European Update to explore the latest EU developments shaping green roofs, living walls, and nature-based solutions (NBS) across Europe.
The meeting is organised by the European Federation of Green Roof and Living Walls Associations (EFB) in collaboration with the GoNaturePositive! Project, SoGreen Alliance, EU Chapter WGIN and EFB Member Associations.
The meeting is open and free of charge for policymakers, practitioners, researchers, and all stakeholders interested in nature-based solutions and urban green infrastructure.
Register here: https://naturebasedenterprise.com/topics/34164/events/202945
EFB Open Meeting – European Update
12.02.2026
17:00 – 19:00 CET

Language of the event: English

Moderator: Chris Bridgman, EFB Vice President, Vice Chair of GRO, Managing Partner of Bridgman & Bridgman LLP

17:00 – 17:15

Nature-Positive Transformation of the Built Environment – Roadmap
Presentation of the European roadmap for transforming the built environment towards a nature-positive model by 2050.
Vera Enzi-Zechner, EFB Vice President, NBS-Consultant, GSG Business Board Member, VfB EU Correspondent

17:15 – 17:20
Q&A

17:20 – 17:40

European Policy Update – Guidelines for the Implementation of European Legislation
Guidelines for the implementation of European legislation for the deployment of urban green infrastructure and NBS on buildings.
Luigi Petito, Head of Secretariat of EU Chapter, World Green Infrastructure Network (WGIN), Policy expert

17:40 – 17:50
Q&A

17:50 – 18:30
Panel Discussion – National Implementation Examples
Discussion on national-level implementation of European legislation for urban green infrastructure and nature-based solutions (NBS) on buildings.
Panelists:

Cristina Calheiros (Portugal), Vice-President of the Portuguese National Association of Green Roofs (ANCV)
Fernando Hidalgo Romero (Spain), ASESCUVE Board Member, Terapia Urbana Co-founder and Manager
Pavel Dostal (Czech Republic), EFB Vice President, AZSF Board Chairman, GreenVille CEO
Rebecca Landwehr (Germany), EFB Vice President, BuGG Project Manager
Maurizio Crasso (Italy), EFB Vice President, AIVEP Board Member, Harpo Verdepensile Manager

18:40 – 18:50
Q&A

18:50 – 18:55
Upcoming EFB activities

18:55 – 19:00
Conclusions and closing of the event

Feel free to reach out with any questions via email at: office@efb-greenroof.eu

BIOTOPE CITY Webinar in German "Vegetation’s Impact on Climate"
2026-03-10 17:00 - 19:00
Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 17.00 hrs
Vegetation’s Impact on Climate
Dipl.-Met. Guido W. Halbig
Zoom link:
https://bokuvienna.zoom.us/j/67848465261?pwd=[REDACTED]
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If you are unable to attend, the lectures will be available on the Biotope City Journal YouTube channel. If you subscribe to the Biotope YouTube channel, you won’t miss anything, and you will be informed about every new lecture you can re-listen to!
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This lecture series is a cooperation between the Foundation Biotopes City,
the Institute for Landscape Planning (ILAP) and the Institute of Engineering Biology and
Landscaping (IBLB) of the University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences Vienna.

EFB Webinar “From Grey to Green: Innovative Financing Pathways for Green Roof Implementation”
2026-04-07 16:00 - 17:30
EFB Webinar “From Grey to Green: Innovative Financing Pathways for Green Roof Implementation”
Date: 7th April 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m. (CET)
Platform: MS Teams
Register here: https://naturebasedenterprise.com/topics/34164/events/208601
Organiser: European Federation of Green Roof and Living Walls Associations (EFB) as part of the GoNaturePositive! Project
Speakers:

Roman Chviliček – Project Manager at ČSOB, Architect (Czech Republic)
Doris Schnepf – Co-founder and managing director of Green4Cities, Landscape Architect (Austria)
Andreas Türk – Project Leader of Invest4Nature, Research Group Leader at Joanneum Research Forschungsgesellschaft (Austria)

Moderated by:

Katharina Kopp – Assistant of the Board EFB (Austria)

What it will be about:
Roman Chvilcek (ČSOB) will outline ČSOB’s sustainability vision through its sustainably built headquarters, with a strong focus on green roofs. He will explain the key drivers behind the initiative and share the most important operational lessons from the perspective of a finance company.
Doris Schnepf (Green 4 Cities) will introduce impact-based financing, focusing on impact bonds and blended finance in the EU LIFE project ImpaQt, and how these tools can help fund and scale urban nature-based solutions.
Andreas Türk (Invest4Nature) will present the EU Horizon project Invest4Nature, which will aim to make nature-based solutions financially viable and scalable by demonstrating their economic value and attracting both public and private investment.
This webinar is organised within the framework of the GoNaturePositive! project and directly contributes to the implementation of the Roadmap for a Nature-Positive Built Environment: particularly addressing financing and cost barriers, scalability of solutions, and the need for measurable impact – it brings together key actors from finance, business, and innovation to explore how nature-based solutions can be effectively delivered and scaled in practice
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The European Federation of Green Roof and Living Walls Associations (EFB) brings together national associations across Europe to promote green roofs and walls. As part of this mission, we run a webinar series on key topics relevant across the sector, aiming to inspire cities, policymakers, and other stakeholders to make urban environments greener and more resilient.
More details about our previous webinars can be found here.
office@efb-greenroof.eu

BIOTOPE CITY Webinar in English "Bosco Verticale in Social Housing"
2026-04-14 17:00 - 19:00
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 17.00 hrs
Bosco Verticale in Social Housing
Martijn Verberne, Marlou de Win und Rob Thijssen
This lecture will be held in English
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If you are unable to attend, the lectures will be available on the Biotope City Journal YouTube channel. If you subscribe to the Biotope YouTube channel, you won’t miss anything, and you will be informed about every new lecture you can re-listen to!
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This lecture series is a cooperation between the Foundation Biotopes City,
the Institute for Landscape Planning (ILAP) and the Institute of Engineering Biology and
Landscaping (IBLB) of the University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences Vienna.

GRÜNSTATTGRAU Netzwerkpartnertag (Network Partner Day) 2026 in Vienna
2026-04-15 | Vienna
Austria’s largest networking event in the field of building greening.
The GRÜNSTATTGRAU network partner day offers the opportunity to meet competitors and colleagues in a relaxed setting to exchange ideas and discuss innovations in the market and research. The mix of industry, planning, execution, science, and public sector representatives gives the networking event its unique quality and character.

The program, all registration information and further details will be continuously updated here

EFB Open Meeting - European Update
2026-05-05 17:00 - 19:00
How do we turn European policy ambitions into real, nature-positive buildings and cities?
Join the EFB Open Meeting – European Update to explore the latest EU developments shaping green roofs, living walls, and nature-based solutions (NBS) across Europe.
REGISTER HERE: https://naturebasedenterprise.com/topics/34164/events/211302
The meeting is organised by European Federation of Green Roof and Living Walls Associations (EFB) in collaboration with the GoNaturePositive! Project, SoGreen Alliance, EU Chapter WGIN and EFB Member Associations.
The meeting is open and free of charge for policymakers, practitioners, researchers, and all stakeholders interested in nature-based solutions and urban green infrastructure.
EFB Open Meeting – European Update
5.05.2026
17:00 – 19:00 CET

Language of the event: English

Moderator: Chris Bridgman, EFB Vice President, Chairman of GRO – the Green Roof Organisation

17:00 – 17:20

EFB and GoNaturePositive! Updates:
Implementing Green Roofs and Walls: European Lessons – BioAgora and EU Science Service report supporting Member States and cities in delivering the Nature Restoration Regulation through building-integrated greenery.
Vera Enzi-Zechner, EFB Vice President, NBS-Consultant, GRÜNSTATTGRAU Business Board Member, VfB EU Correspondent

GoNaturePositive! Market Survey
Tetiana Konchenko, EFB General Secretary

17:20 – 17:30
Q&A

17:30 – 17:50

Engaging with EU Policy: Practical Lobbying Approaches and Opportunities

Overview of SoGreen Alliance and ELCA advocacy activities for the Green Infrastructure sector and key priorities ahead.

Egbert Roozen, secretary general of European Landscape Contractors Association (ELCA), SoGreen Alliance

17:50 – 18:00
Q&A

18:00 – 18:10
European Policy Update – Guidelines for the Implementation of European Legislation

Guidelines for the implementation of European legislation for the deployment of urban green infrastructure and NBS on buildings.
Vera Enzi-Zechner, EFB Vice President, NBS-Consultant, GRÜNSTATTGRAU Business Board Member, VfB EU Correspondent

18:10 – 18:20
Q&A

18:20 – 18:50
Panel Discussion – National Implementation Examples

Discussion on national-level implementation of European legislation for urban green infrastructure
and nature-based solutions (NBS) on buildings.

Panelists:

Sophie Rousset-Rouvière (France), EFB Vice President, General Delegate of ADIVET – Association for the Greening of Built-Up Areas and Urban Infrastructure
Simon Perneel (Belgium), EFB Board Member, Owner at Green Building Projects and GB Logistics, Chairman of BFGB – Belgian Federation Green-Blue Construction
Tanja Herr (Croatia), EFB Board Member, President of GROF – National Association formGreening Roofs and Facades

18:50 – 18:55
Upcoming EFB activities

18:55 – 19:00
Conclusions and closing of the event

Feel free to reach out with any questions via email at: office@efb-greenroof.eu

International conference “Greening Modern Cities”
2026-05-19 08:00 - 2026-05-21 17:00 | Bialystok University of Technology, 45 E Wiejska St. 15 – 351 Białystok, Poland, Bialystok, Poland
The Polish Green Roofs Association invites you to participate in an international conference “Greening Modern Cities – Green roofs and living walls in the context of urban adaptation to climate change“ on 19 – 21 MAY 2026 Bialystok & ON-LINE.
We would like to invite you to the international conference “Greening Modern Cities”.
The Polish Green Roofs Association (PSDZ) is an expert scientific and technical organisation supporting the implementation of new technical solutions in engineering and economic practice. PSDZ specialises in the topics of green and green-blue infrastructure and climate change adaptation.
PSDZ are federated and actively cooperate within the World Green Infrastructure Network (WGIN), the European Federation of Building Greening Associations (EFB) and the Federation of Scientific and Technical Associations ‘NOT’
The conference will be held in English.
The conference programme will include presentations of the latest research results on greening buildings, an overview of innovative green roof and living wall projects, and a discussion of national, regional and municipal policies supporting the development of greenery on buildings.
The event is aimed at representatives of public administration and local government, the scientific community, architects and landscape architects, developers, construction companies, industry experts, the media and students.
The conference is the largest regular platform for the exchange of knowledge and experience in Poland in the field of green infrastructure in urban areas.

More information and programme: Greening Modern Cities
Registration: Registration – Greening Modern Cities

World Congress of Building Greening 2026, Berlin
2026-06-09 - 2026-06-11 | Hotel MOA Berlin, Stephanstraße 41, Berlin, 10559, Germany
The World Congress on Greening Buildings 2026 in Berlin 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.
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 European Federation of Green Roof & Wall Associations (EFB).
Keynote Speaker
You can already look forward to many interesting and famous speakers, such as Prof. Werner Sobek (Werner Sobek AG – Germany), Livia Shamir (Stefano Boeri Architetti – Italy), Dr. Patrick Blanc (Vertical Garden “Mur Végétal” – France), Prof. Manfred Köhler (Germany) – Prof. Dr. Michael Braungart (Cradle to Cradle – Germany), Thomas Kraubitz (DGNB-Präsidium – Germany) and many more.
The World Congress on Greening Buildings offers:

Speakers from various countries
Topics related to roof, facade, and interior greening
A wide range of exhibitors at the accompanying trade exhibition
A large number of cooperation and media partnerships (associations, organizations, institutions)
Knowledge transfer and contacts for building 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 of new target groups
Cross-thematic exchange of experiences between city representatives, architects, landscape architects, interior designers, urban planners, urban water management experts, industry and real estate representatives, manufacturers, processors, researchers, associations, politicians and other interest groups

More information and programme: World Congress on Greening Buildings 2026
Registration: WCBG 2026 – Registration

🌿 Join the EFB INDUSTRIE ROUNDTABLE at the World Congress on Greening Buildings 2026!
2026-06-09 18:15 - 19:15
From EU Policy to Market Impact – Industry Roundtable

Where and when:
Late Session Room MOA 3
📅 9 June 2026 | 18:15–19:15
🌐 Language: English
🎙️ Moderated by Vera Enzi-Zechner, EFB / NbS Consultancy

What’s the Roundtable about:
The session brings together companies and stakeholders from the building greening sector for an open exchange on how EU policies can be translated into national action and real market impact. The format is informal, focused on shared challenges, practical perspectives, and the exploration of possibilities for closer collaboration across the industry.
We welcome participants from across the sector, businesses and industry representatives.

More information: www.bugg-worldcongress2026.com

BIOTOPE CITY Webinar "Who Will Pay for It?"
2026-06-16 17:00 - 19:00
Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 17.00 hrs
Who Will Pay for It?
DI Doris Schnepf and Mag. Roland Honeder
The topic is the eco-social urban renewal bond – an innovative financial and organizational instrument for promoting urban biodiversity and climate-resilient city districts, using the examples of the Klimaboulevard Melk and Isenburger Straße in Berlin-Charlottenburg.
This lecture focuses on introducing and demonstrating performance-based financing for entire city districts – across property boundaries. Within the framework of an overarching special-purpose vehicle or organizational unit, new piggyback and business models can emerge in the first place. The speakers see such models (as opposed to purely construction-related objectives) as a central solution approach to finally being able to implement broadly available planning expertise for climate-resilient districts across sectors.
DI Doris Schnepf is a landscape architect and co-founder as well as managing director of Green4Cities GmbH, based in Vienna and Graz. In the course of her work, she has contributed to or initiated the development and market launch of numerous innovations in the field of climate change adaptation and climate protection.
Mag. Roland Honeder is an independent tax advisor, certified public accountant, and management consultant with a focus on real estate and alternative energy. As a long-standing member of the Klosterneuburg city government — including as a former Deputy Mayor and active city councilor — he bears primary responsibility for establishing alternative energy sources, managing real estate, and promoting biodiversity.
Zoom link:
https://bokuvienna.zoom.us/j/67848465261?pwd=[REDACTED]
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If you are unable to attend, the lectures will be available on the Biotope City Journal YouTube channel. If you subscribe to the Biotope YouTube channel, you won’t miss anything, and you will be informed about every new lecture you can re-listen to!
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This lecture series is a cooperation between the Foundation Biotopes City,
the Institute for Landscape Planning (ILAP) and the Institute of Engineering Biology and
Landscaping (IBLB) of the University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences Vienna.

World Green Infrastructure Congress 2026
2026-10-27 08:00 - 2026-10-30 17:00 | Parc del Forum, Barcelona, Carrer de la Pau, 12, 08930 Sant Adrià de Besòs, Barcelona, Spain, Barcelona, Spain
WGIC26 Barcelona-Lleida
Welcome to the WGIC26 – 12th World Green Infrastructure Congress, which will be held from October 27th to 30th, 2026, at the International Convention Centre of Barcelona (CCIB), Catalonia, Spain. WGIC2026 aims to provide a dynamic and interdisciplinary platform for addressing the challenges of the urban green infrastructure sector contributing to climate change mitigation and adaptation on the way to a safer and healthier future.
As global society strives for resilient, healthy and fair cities, WGIC26 brings together researchers, engineers, architects and landscape architects, policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators from across the world to exchange cutting-edge research, practical solutions, and forward-thinking ideas. The conference fosters collaboration across disciplines and sectors, emphasizing the role of green infrastructure and nature-based solutions in driving transformative change.
The program will feature keynote speeches, invited talks, plenary sessions, panel discussions, thematic workshops, technical exhibitions, and oral/poster presentations. Participants will engage with a broad spectrum of topics ranging from Strategies, Policies and Funding programs, Technologies, Market GI/NBS sector and Standards, to Design and Projects, Execution, Maintenance and Quality, but also Education and Training.
An important part of the congress will be dedicated to the impacts of green infrastructure, i.e. the benefits for society, with the following sections: Climate resilience; Water management; Natural and Climate Hazards; Green Space Management; Biodiversity; Air Quality; Place Regeneration; Knowledge and Social Capacity Building for Sustainable Urban Transformation; Participatory Planning and Governance; Social Justice and Social Cohesion; Health and Well-being; New Economic Opportunities and Green Jobs.
Three themes will be highlighted during WGIC26: improving people’s health and well-being; recovering society and places after post-conflict or post-disaster situations; and building resilient, healthy and just cities in the Global South.
The program will be structured in two days of parallel sessions and a third day of technical visits to examples of green infrastructure in Barcelona. In addition, an additional fourth day has been planned dedicated to innovation and research processes in the green infrastructure sector, which will be hosted by the University of Lleida.
WGIC26 warmly welcomes submissions of original research, case studies, and innovative applications that align with our mission to accelerate the integration of green infrastructure in urban planning, globally. Companies will play a very important role in the congress: the exhibition space will provide a unique exchange place to consolidate future projects, showcase innovative solutions and foster collaborations.
Located on the coast and with a Mediterranean climate, the city of Barcelona breathes life throughout the year—discover the Gothic Quarter, the legacy of Antoni Gaudí and an outstanding gastronomic scene. Join us in Barcelona and Lleida to co-design urban green infrastructure solutions that allow future generations to enjoy more sustainable, resilient and healthy cities.
We look forward to meeting you at CCIB in October 2026!
