Insight Session: Urban Green Islands
Combining Climate Adaptation Measures with Nature-Based Solutions for Social-Economic and Environmental Benefits
Join us for our virtual Insight Session on Wednesday, 2 August 2023 from 13:00 – 14:30 CEST, where we explore the transformative potential of Urban Green Islands. We kick off the discussion with an introductory presentation an overview of the concept and main principles behind Urban Green Islands, shedding light on key current challenges and their potential solutions. We will showcase inspiring success stories and tangible results achieved through this innovative approach.
Inputs:
- Introduction to the concept and main principles of Urban Green Islands by Dr. Aleg Sivagrakau, Expert on Sustainable Development. Local and Regional Sustainable Development, Germany
- Situations and prospects of greening of cities in Georgia by Mr. Zviad Archuadze, expert on integrated territorial development, Tbilisi, Georgia
- Experiences of Polish cities in developing green infrastructure by Dr. Alena Harbiankova, independent expert, Warsaw, Poland
- Industrial Nature Route by Mrs. Brigitte Brosch, Route Industrienatur - Department of Open Space Development and Landscaping, Ruhr Regional Association, Germany
Join us to learn more about this journey from industrial wasteland to thriving green oasis. The Insight Session is aimed at the South East Europe/Causcasus network, but at the same time invites interested participants from other regions to take part in the exchange.
Conference Language: English/ German (simultaneous translation provided)
