Events

Aug
22
Tue
European Business & Nature Summit @ Palazzo Lombardia
Aug 22 – Oct 12 all-day

On our way to COP16: Are business ready to deliver on the commitments from the Global Biodiversity Framework?

Sep
26
Tue
Conference: “Climate resilient cities”
Sep 26 – Sep 28 all-day

 

The conference for green roofs, green walls and green infrastructure. Presentations will be translated into English.

EARLY BIRD TICKETS are available till 15-th of August.

Discount for EFB and WGIN members.

 

DATE: 26.-28.9.2023 (2 days of presentations, 1 day excursion green roofs/green walls)

PLACE: Bratislava, Slovakia

 

BUY TICKET:

https://inviton.eu/e-14640/konferencia-klimaticky-odolnejsie-mesta

Speakers:

prof. dr. Ing. Manfred Koehler, President of the World Green Infrastructure Network, Germany,

Marta Weber-Siwirska, Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Science, Poland

prof. Ing. Zuzana Sternová, PhD, executive director of the Technical and Testing Institute of Construction

Mgr. Jozef Pecho, climatologist, Slovak Hydrometeorological Institute

Ing. Marek Sokáč, PhD., Chairman of the Scientific Council of the Institute of Hydrology, SAV

RNDr. Timotej Brenkus, SAŽP, director of the environmental studies section

Ing. arch. Ondrej Horváth, Head of Department of Territorial Development and Concepts, City of Trnava

Ing. Pavel Dostál, chairman of the green roof section, Czech Republic

Ing. Jana Tóth, specialist in financing projects from public sources

and many others… Totally 24 presentations.

 

If any questions, please contact

Asociácia pre zelené strechy a zelenú infraštruktúru

papp@zelenestrechy.org

Lecture: Increasing building energy efficiency by means of facade greening
Sep 26 @ 17:00 – 19:00

Lecture in German: Increasing building energy efficiency by means of facade greening

Tuesday, September 26, 5 p.m., 2023, 17 hrs

Increasing building energy efficiency by means of facade greening

Wiebke Niels, University of Cologne

If you are unable to attend, the lecture will be available on the Biotope City Journal Youtube channel. 

***

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.

Sep
27
Wed
BuGG Green Roof Forum @ Südwerk Bürgerzentrum Südstadt
Sep 27 @ 12:00 – 13:00

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.

Sep
29
Fri
Applications to the European Natura 2000 Award 2024
Sep 29 all-day

Applications to the European Natura 2000 Award 2024 are open until 29 September 2023!

The European Commission is proud to announce the opening call for applications for the 2024 edition of the Natura 2000 Award, which rewards excellence in the management of Natura 2000 sites, and showcases the network’s added value of conserving nature for local communities and economies across the European Union. Apply now to get the recognition you deserve for your achievements, and help others discover Natura 2000 and all its benefits.

The Natura 2000 Award provides a unique opportunity to showcase nature conservation success stories. The Award celebrates excellence in the management of Natura 2000 sites across five categories: Conservation on Land, Marine Conservation, Working Together for Nature, Cross-Border Cooperation and Communication. Any public or private organisations involved in managing Natura 2000 sites across the European Union can apply – from national authorities and environmental NGOs, to businesses, farmers, hunters and landowners, education institutions to media organisations, even individuals. Applications to the European Natura 2000 Award 2024 will remain open until 29 September 2023, and can be submitted in all official EU languages via the Award website.

If you have any questions on the Award, please contact the Secretariat via n2000awards@adelphi.de

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Oct
5
Thu
BuGG Facade Greening Forum @ Veranstaltungsort: Behörde für Umwelt, Klima, Energie und Agrarwirtschaft
Oct 5 @ 12:00 – 18:00

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

 

Oct
10
Tue
Adivet conference on “Green building and water management” @ Ministère de la Transition Ecologique – Auditorium de la tour Séquoia – La Défense
Oct 10 all-day

Adivet conference on “Green building and water management”

 

On October 10, at the Auditorium of the French Ministry of Ecological Transition, Adivet is organizing a conference on “Green buildings and water management”.

 

Sign up! Rendez-vous sur HelloAsso

 

Climate change is leading to less frequent but more intense rainfall events, as well as periods of drought and high temperatures, posing numerous problems, particularly in dense urban environments.

What role can vegetation play in this context?

Under what conditions and within what limits?

What are the prospects for the future?

Speakers from a variety of backgrounds will offer their insights, analyses and experiences on this issue. The day will also provide an opportunity for convivial exchanges.

 

Program:

9:30 – Introduction and welcome / French Ministry of Ecological Transition

9:45 – Opening address by P. Cazeneuve, Member of Parliament for Hauts-de-Seine, member of the French National Assembly’s Sustainable Development and Spatial Planning Commission.

10:00 – Climate change by Selim Kebir, meteorological engineer at Météo-France, Chief Regional Forecaster for the Ile-de-France region.

10:20 – Water management issues

1 – Background by Jean-Jacques Hérin, President and co-founder of ADOPTA (Association pour le Développement Opérationnel et la Promotion des Techniques Alternatives) and President of the Hauts de France section of Astee.

2 – Regulations and associated issues by Charly Duperrier, Direction Régionale et Interdépartemental de l’Environnement, de l’Aménagement et des Transports d’Ile-de-France, in charge of coordinating government departments in the Ile-de-France region in the implementation of public policies on wastewater treatment and stormwater management.

3 – On a city scale by Pierre-Antoine Versini, researcher at the Hydrology, Meteorology and Complexity laboratory at École des Ponts (HM&Co – ENPC)

11:40 – Building greening and water management

1 – Vegetated buildings and the water cycle: substrate, plants, how they function during a rainy episode by Philippe Faucon, horticultural engineer, in charge of studies at CRITT Horticole, and David Ramier, urban hydrology researcher at Cerema.

2 – Rational use of water on roofs: irrigation, reuse of rainwater, use of grey water, by Vincent Trottet, France Arrosage, Cédric Fontaine, founder-manager of Fontaine Ingénierie, and Gaëlle Bulteau, engineer with the CSTB Water Division.

3 – Solutions: illustrated by case studies

4 – Financial assistance from water agencies by Sébastien Derieux, operations manager specializing in the Paris and Hauts-de-Seine regions, Seine-Normandie water agency.

15:40 – Round table: what kind of water management for tomorrow? Moderated by Adeline Dionisi, editor-in-chief of Etanchéité.info and Bardage.info, she will be joined by Gaëlle Bulteau, Nathalie Leroy, project manager at Arte Charpentier and leader of the landscape unit within the Territoires division, Jean-Christophe Aguas, R&D director at Sommer Environnement, and a representative from the French Ministry of Ecological Transition (to be confirmed).

16:40 – The GreenRoofScore, a tool for assessing the ecosystemic performance of green roofs, will be presented by Adivet.

17:00- Closing address by Christian Piel, CEO of Urbanwater

17:20  Conclusion by Frédéric Madre (President of Adivet)

https://www.adivet.net/actualites/colloque-adivet-bati-vegetalise-et-gestion-de-l-eau

BuGG Green Roof Forum @ Comturey am Hafen
Oct 10 @ 12:00 – 18:00

Venue:
Comturey am Hafen
78465 Insel Mainau

Date & time:
10/10/2023, half-day event from noon

Cost:
none

Continuing education points:
requested

More information about the program will follow soon.

Register here.

Lecture: Fire protection with facade greening
Oct 10 @ 17:00 – 19:00

Lecture in German: Fire protection with facade greening

 

Tuesday, October 10, 2023, 17 hrs

Fire protection with facade greening

Dr. Dieter Werner, Testing, Inspection and Certification Body of the City of Vienna, Head of the Building Physics Laboratory

If you are unable to attend, the lecture will be available on the Biotope City Journal Youtube channel.

***

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.

Oct
11
Wed
The European Business & Nature Summit (EBNS) @ Palazzo Lombardia in Milan
Oct 11 @ 06:52 – Oct 12 @ 07:52

The European Business & Nature Summit (EBNS)

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join the transformative movement towards a nature-positive society! The European Business & Nature Summit (EBNS) is pleased to announce that registrations will open on August 22nd at 12:00 CEST. Be quick to book your free tickets. Spots are limited and registrations will be accepted on a rolling basis. First come, first served.

As the largest conference dedicated to crafting sustainable business models with biodiversity at its core , the EBNS invites you to be part of the momentum towards a nature-positive, net zero and equitable future. Taking place at the Palazzo Lombardia in Milan on October 11th and 12th, the Summit will gather forward-looking business and finance taking action for nature.

This year’s edition, scheduled just one year before COP16, holds special significance. With a focus on empowering businesses to take decisive transformative action, the Summit aims to support the implementation of Global Biodiversity Framework. With a focus on empowering businesses to take decisive transformative action, the Summit aims to support the implementation of the Global Biodiversity Framework. Indeed, target 15 outlines the role of companies and financial institutions in halting and reversing nature loss, significantly raising the bar for corporate action and reporting for nature.

Join us in Milan to learn from other companies and financial institutions how they are addressing their impacts and dependencies on nature. Discuss with peers and policymakers how we can act together. You will hear from more than 50 speakers, including:

  • Aldo Beolchini, CIO NextEnergy Capital
  • Maria Chiara Carozza, President of the Consiglio Nazionale delle Richerche
  • Gilles Denis, Professional adventurer, Co-founder Nanok Expedition
  • Florika Fink-Hooijer, Director General for the Environment, European Commission
  • Andrea Illy, Chairman of illycaffè, Co-Chairman of Regenerative Society Foundation
  • Fiona Melrose, Head of Group Strategy and ESG UniCredit
  • Mario Nava, Director General for Structural Reform Support, European Commission
  • Jan Erik Saugestad, CEO Storebrand Asset Management
  • Noor Yafai-Stroband, Europe Director for Global Policy and Institutional Partnerships, The Nature Conservancy
  • Eva Zabey, CEO, Business for Nature
  • Mieke Siebers, Executive Director Foundation for Sustainable Development, will be the Master of Ceremonies, guiding us through the two-day event. Check out the full list of speakers on the website.

Engaging group sessions have been designed to monitor, assess, and disclose biodiversity; reduce impacts and regenerate ecosystems; unlock financial resources through innovative mechanisms; and foster inclusive partnerships to accelerate action. Have a look at the programme.

There will also be various side events that you can attend.

Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to learn about concrete actions that businesses can take to protect and restore biodiversity. Be the catalyst for change and inspire others to join this urgent mission.

Stay tuned for further information and registration details through our Newsletter and the European Business & Nature Summit 2023 website. Together, let’s make a commitment to nature-positive action and secure a brighter, more sustainable future!

Oct
17
Tue
BuGG Green Roof Forum @ Bayerisches Landesamt für Umwelt (LfU)
Oct 17 @ 12:00 – 18:00

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

 

Oct
18
Wed
European Urban Resilience Forum
Oct 18 @ 21:00 – Oct 20 @ 18:00

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.

Oct
24
Tue
G02 Expert seminar “Facade greening” @ online
Oct 24 @ 08:30 – 16:30

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.

Oct
26
Thu
International Conference on Green Roofs in Maia, Portugal @ Fórum da Maia
Oct 26 all-day

International Conference on Green Roofs in Maia, Portugal

 

International Conference on Green Roofs Maia’ 23 – nature back in the city!

DAY: 26.10.2023
LOCATION: Maia Forum

Check the conference program here
The program includes two guided tours subject to registration: to the green roof of Forum Maia and to Torre do Lidador – Maia 360º.

REGISTER HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlOrxiCV-Dh79xGZw_wSL78_rRFqgvJaa0lJIJ6H86cuQOnw/viewform

More information: formacao@landlab.pt

Oct
27
Fri
G02 Expert seminar “Facade greening” @ online
Oct 27 @ 08:30 – 16:30

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.

Nov
7
Tue
BuGG Green Roof Forum @ Mercatorhalle Duisburg
Nov 7 @ 12:00 – 18:00

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.

Nov
8
Wed
BuGG Facade Greening Forum @ FORUM Volkshochschule am Neumarkt
Nov 8 @ 12:00 – 18:00

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

Nov
10
Fri
P01 Examination (written/oral) @ online
Nov 10 @ 08:30 – 00:00

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..

Nov
24
Fri
12th Barcelona International Landscape Biennial Symposium, 24-28th November, 2023
Nov 24 – Nov 28 all-day

12th Barcelona International Landscape Biennial Symposium, 24-28th November, 2023.

From the 24th to the 28th of November 2023, a new edition of the Barcelona International Landscape Biennial will take place to reflect on how to face future challenges in the built environment and evaluate how the landscape could become a primary tool to achieve climate change mitigation. The event will bring together, for one more year, professionals and experts in landscape architecture in the event that has become a reference on an international scale.

It includes the Rosa Barba Casanovas International Landscape Architecture Prize for the best-built landscape projects, the International Landscape Architecture School Prize, a Symposium revolving around the latest concerns in Landscape Architecturean exhibition of the Rosa Barba Prize finalist projects, and the launch of the Book-catalogue of the 11th Barcelona International Landscape Biennial (2021).

The first edition of the Barcelona International Landscape Biennial arises from the desire to deepen and generate debate about the landscape. Not only from an environmental point of view but also one of the motors of landscape conservation, even through landscape architecture. Research is relevant in all the disciplinary fields linked to landscape study and its evolution. Each edition revolves around a central theme; a motto is chosen according to current affairs and concerns, both professional and social, related to the landscape.

Come to Barcelona and meet the most impressive landscape projects awarded. Four days of landscape celebration devoted to professionals Rosa Barba PrizeLandscape School Prize, and debates.

Tickets here. early-bird discount ticket deadline – 23th JulyA range of discounts to boost your active participation:Early-bird tickets: 100 EUR Professionals / 50 EUR StudentsRegistration until July, 23th 2023Standard tickets: 120 EUR Professionals / 60 EUR StudentsRegistration until August, 31th 2023Late tickets: 140 EUR Professionals / 80 EUR StudentsRegistration after August, 31th 2023

UIA Associations Round Table Brussels 2023 @ Marriott Grand Place
Nov 24 @ 15:02 – 16:02
17th Associations Round Table Brussels at the Marriott Grand Place
on Friday 24 November 2023
The UIA Associations Round Table Brussels 2023 is an event designed for participants working in and with international associations, and we hope to see many of you in Brussels!
Thanks to the support of our Premium Partner Destination Canada, our Platinum Partner visit Brussels and further sponsors and partners, we are able to offer a high-level educational programme for a low fee:
  • the registration fee for Round Table Brussels 2023 is EUR 85.00 (plus 21% VAT)
To register for Round Table Brussels, go to https://uia.org/roundtable/2023/bxl/register
You are welcome to register any number of delegates; each of your delegates will need to register separately.
What you can expect:
  • presentations on common challenges by peers working in international associations and by experts
  • discussions in workshops and break-out rooms with the chance to ask in-depth questions and to share and exchange knowledge and experience
  • UIA team members will moderate the sessions throughout, guiding and assisting the delegates
  • networking breaks, lunch, cocktail reception
Please, see all the topics of the programme and the schedule at https://uia.org/roundtable/2023/bxl/
UIA is an independent non-profit research institute founded in 1907 which has documented and promoted the work of international associations for more than 115 years.
Jun
20
Thu
World Green Roof and Green Facade congress @ Basel
Jun 20 – Jun 21 all-day

Zurich University of Applied Sciences ZHAW and University and the city of Basel are planning a World Green Roof and Green Facade congress in Basel, 20th and 21st June 2024.