EFB webinar “Biosolar green roofs delivering for the climate and biodiversity crises”

EFB webinar "Biosolar green roofs delivering for the climate and biodiversity crises" 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 ...

SoGreen Alliance sends letters of support for EU Nature Restoration Law

SoGreen Alliance sends letters of support for EU Nature Restoration Law Brussels, March 27th , 2024 The SoGreen Alliance, a cooperation of eight European associations of urban green professionals, has sent today letters of support for the EU Nature Restoration Law to the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU and to EU-Commissioner Sinkevičius. On Monday March 25th it ...

PRESS RELEASE – White paper of the SoGreen Alliance on the European elections 2024

White paper on European elections about a green and healthy urban environment SoGreen Alliance pleads for Green Deal 2.0 with urban chapter for next EU-semester Today March 21st 2024, at the start of a new Spring, the SoGreen Alliance publishes a white paper with recommendations for urban green policies in view of the upcoming European elections and the next EU-semester ...

GoNaturePositive! launches with four days of important discussions exploring the nature-positive economy

GoNaturePositive! launches with four days of important discussions exploring the nature-positive economy       The newly launched EU-funded project, GoNaturePositive!, kicked off last week with a dynamic four-day programme focused on building a shared vision and fostering discussions on the nature-positive economy. Day 1: Building a Common Vision (March 4th) The opening day, hosted by Ian Brannigan and Helena ...

Nature positive enterprises join forces with researchers to explore the potential of the nature-positive economy

Nature positive enterprises join forces with researchers to explore the potential of the nature-positive economy       GoNaturePositive! initiative launched by international research project The launch of GoNaturePositive! took place in Trinity Business School on 6th -  7th March. More information here The European Federation of Green Roof and Living Wall Associations (EFB) with two of its national member associations: ...

Finalists Announced for AIPH World Green City Awards 2024

Finalists Announced for AIPH World Green City Awards 2024 AIPH and their extensive global network of partners are proud to reveal the list of 21 Finalists for the AIPH World Green City Awards 2024, which is comprised of leading cities from around the world who are demonstrating bold and ambitious urban greening actions. The AIPH World Green City Awards are the first ...

Winners of the Scandinavian Green Roof Award 2023

The Winners of the Scandinavian Green Roof Award 2023 ***The Scandinavian Green Roof Award has annually awarded the best green roof projects in Scandinavia since the award's inception in 2000. Since 2022 we present two winners within different categories - extensive / intensive roofs. The award is intended to inspire the Scandinavian green roof market toward excellence and to raise public and ...

EFB webinar “Ecosystem Services of Green Roofs and Possibilities for Their Economic Assessment”

EFB webinar "Ecosystem Services of Green Roofs and Possibilities for Their Economic Assessment" The European Federation of Green Roof and Living Walls Associations (EFB) represents the 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 ...

Nature Based Solutions Summit: Urban Edition, 23-24 May 2024

Nature Based Solutions Summit: Urban Edition, 23-24 May 2024 The ANCV – Associação Nacional de Coberturas Verdes, organizes the Nature Based Solutions Summit. Location: Super Bock Arena, Porto – Portugal Date: 23 – 24 May 2024 This leading interdisciplinary platform fosters discussions on nature-based solutions, construction, architecture, design, and engineering of the future in the national and international context. Discover the latest trends, technological advancements, and ...

EFB signs a joint statement on the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive

EFB signs a joint statement on the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive As negotiations for the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD) gained momentum, EFB joined 18 organizations to advocate for an ambitious update of the directive. Together, the signatories, representing non-profit associations, businesses, and industry groups, emphasize the importance of modernizing this 30-year-old legislation to address current water challenges effectively. Specifically, ...