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As part of WGIN’s ongoing collaboration with The International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA) we are pleased to announce the 61st IFLA World Congress, organized in partnership with the French Federation of Landscape Architects (FFP, Fédération Française du Paysage.) The event will run from September 10th – 12th 2025 at La Cité des Congrès in Nantes, France. The IFLA World Congress is the most important annual event for the landscape architecture profession and the IFLA community. In 2025, the Organising Committee has chosen the theme GUIDING LANDSCAPES: planning, designing and managing new resilient urban neighbourhoods, reorganising public space by reopening land, increasing rainwater infiltration and developing urban biodiversity to cool cities are all key issues. The congress will bring together 1,200 landscape architects, urban planners and decision-makers from over 50 countries. WGIN encourages the green infrastructure community to join IFLA2025 for inspiring lectures, discussions, study visits, networking and social events! Please share and circulate this information among your colleagues. KEY DATES Call for Abstracts starts: Submit your abstract now! Registration opens: mid February 2025 Abstract submission deadline: 15 March 2025 Notification of abstract selection: 15 April 2025 Deadline for authors registration: 15 May 2025 Early bird registration deadline: 15 June 2025 Standard registration deadline: 25 July 2025.

  Climate adaptation and the greening of cities is the order of the day. Which strategies and measures in roof and façade greening are proving to be effective and successful? Challenges lead to solutions and new strategies, technical innovations and developments, which will be presented and discussed at a scientific, practice-oriented congress. The congress will take place at the University of Basel, in the historic Kollegiengebäude. Contributions will be offered in the technical field of green roofs and façades, on building ecology topics, on research and on the development of new strategies and as an instrument of ecological urban planning. The World Congress on Green Roofs and Green Façades on June 5 and 6, 2025 will offer an information platform and be a driving force for establishing the promotion, research and development of green roofs and façades worldwide. Call for papers is now open until January 15 2024. Submit your paper and find more information here: Call for Papers | ZHAW Institute of Natural Resource Sciences IUNR Visit the congress website for more information: World Green Roof and Facades Congress 2025 | Organized by ZHAW

More Climate Resilience Cities will take place on 22-23 October in Bratislava, Slovakia. This conference focuses on Climate Change Adaptation, with a spotlight on the CEE region. Featuring speakers and attendees from multiple continents, this event showcases cutting-edge science, research, and practical innovations. Attendees will gain insights into the latest practices, successful case studies, and project financing methods. Experience impactful presentations and stunning LCD projections in an intimate atmosphere. For those unable to attend in person, the conference will be streamed live on YouTube for registered participants, and all presentations will be available on our YouTube channel. All content, including live streams and YouTube videos, will be professionally translated. The conference addresses the following key areas: Climate Change: Strategies, Policies, Adaptation planning to cope with and mitigate ongoing impacts. Green Infrastructure: Creating cool zones, improving air quality, and enhancing energy efficiency. Blue Infrastructure: Promoting rainwater harvesting, enhancing water resilience, and innovative water retention. Green-Blue Infrastructure Synergy: Amplifying adaptation measures, reducing energy consumption, and improving water management. Climatically sustainable wooden buildings: Modern wooden buildings, Multi-storey wooden buildings, and Civil buildings. Urban Planning: Integrating climate adaptation into urban development to create resilient cities. Buildings: Focusing on energy efficiency, sustainable practices, and reducing emissions. Energy Efficiency: Investigating innovative technologies, reducing GHG emissions, and linking with green and blue infrastructure. Waste Management: Addressing and integrating waste produced from other focus areas for holistic sustainability. Join for a comprehensive exploration of these critical topics and contribute to advancing effective climate adaptation strategies.The conference will also announce the results of the famous Green Roof of the Year competition. Winners will be recognized for their contributions to sustainable development and innovations in green roofing. Find more information in iCARI’s website: https://www.icari.eu/conference