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The Circular Cities Summit 2.0 is taking place in Dubai on 11-12 September 2024. Building upon the resounding success of its inaugural edition in Singapore 2023, Circular Cities Summit 2.0 (CCS 2.0) is poised to emerge as a beacon of innovation and collaboration in the pursuit of sustainable urban futures. Conceived by eminent vanguards of international professional organisations, including the International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA), the International Society of City and Regional Planners (ISOCARP), International Union of Architects (UIA) and the World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO), alongside other distinguished entities joined this clarion call: Society of Sustainability and Green Materials (SSGM), World Green Infrastructure Network (WGIN), International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH), and International Society for Urban Health (ISUH). CCS 2.0 will be held in Dubai on 11-12 September this year, with the summit taking place on the first day and the technical tours are scheduled on the second day. This year, we emphasise the integration of circular design principles into urban design and planning to tackle urgent environmental challenges, including extreme weather, severe traffic congestion, critical air pollution, and issues with thermal comfort. Taking place in Dubai, the summit will explore how concepts from the circular economy can be utilised to boost urban sustainability and resilience. For more information on the summit, please visit https://www.circular-cities-network.org/ccs-2-0 WGIN is a partner of the Circular Cities Network and a founding organisation of the summit.  Register for the CSS 2.0 here. Find more information and latest news here.

The second EFB Open Meeting – European Update will take place on 3 July 2024 from 17:00 – 19:00 CET. The EFB Open Meetings aim to provide a platform for all members of our member associations to come together, acquire and share knowledge, discuss industry trends, and foster collaboration within the green roof and wall community across Europe.The meeting is open for participants – all the members of the EFB Member Associations and Partnering Organizations. Meeting agenda Moderator: Dusty Gedge, Ambassador of the European Federation of Green Roof and Living Wall Associations (EFB) Introduction of the program – Vera Enzi-Zechner, Vice President of European Federation of Green Roof and Living Wall Associations (EFB)   Welcome speech – Introduction of EFB – Paulo Palha, President of the European Federation of Green Roof and Living Wall Associations (EFB) SoGreen – Sector Organisation Working Programme 2024/2025 – Egbert Roozen, Secretary General of ELCA – European Landscape Contractors Association The latest updates on EU policies regarding green infrastructure – Luigi Petito, Head of Secretariat of EU Chapter, World Green Infrastructure Network (WGIN) National Tech-Story – Certification of green roof installation companies in Czech Republic – Pavel Dostal, Vice President of the European Federation of Green Roof and Living Wall Associations (EFB) National communication Example – The new approach from Portugal raising awareness for Green buildings, a cooperation with the 2022 Cannes winner of a Gold Lion for Publicity – Filipe Mesquita, Co-founder and Creative Director at This is Pacifica Information on the upcoming activities Conclusions and closing of the event Register here for the Open Meeting.  The meeting will be organised on the MS Teams platform. The link to the meeting will be sent only to the registered participants 1 day before the event. Feel free to reach out with any questions via email at: office@efb-greenroof.eu

The ICLEI World Congress 2024 will take place from 18 to 21 June in the City of São Paulo, Brazil. The ICLEI World Congress 2024, hosted by the City of São Paulo, Brazil, is a pivotal gathering focused on advancing sustainable urban development and equitable adaptation to local and regional challenges. Running from 18 – 21 June, this year’s Congress is a journey of reflection and forward-looking vision, emphasizing the critical challenges and opportunities facing cities, towns, and regions due to rising global risks and changes. Local and regional government representatives, urban practitioners, researchers and stakeholders are invited to join to exchange and inspire on the best practices in sustainable urban development. Thanks to the support of São Paulo, there is no charge for participation. However, please note that space is limited, and securing your spot through pre-registration is required. Register here.See the full program.Find more information at the ICLEI World Congress Website.

The 60th IFLA World Council and Congress will take place in the vibrant city of Istanbul from 2-6 September 2024. This year’s World Congress promises to be a truly global gathering, bringing together landscape architects, urban designers, planners, and experts from around the world to discuss the most pressing issues facing green infrastructure. The theme of this year’s Congress is Code Red for Earth, and topics such as climate action, biodiversity, health and well-being, community participation, and more will be explored. The three-day congress intends to discuss anthropogenic impacts on the Earth system and establish scenarios by forming an action-oriented interaction ground rather than only (re)pointing out the problems. This is a fantastic opportunity to network with leading landscape architects, urban designers, planners, and more experts. Important Dates: Call for Abstract: 17 November 2023 Abstract Submission Deadline: 15 January 2024 23.59 hours (GMT) Abstract Acceptance Notification: 1 April 2024 Main Program Launching: 26 April 2024 Early Registration Deadline: 15 June 2024 Registration Deadline: 15 August 2024 Find more information about the Congress here.