CitiesAlive Virtual 2021

CitiesAlive Virtual 2021

The rapid deployment of green roofs and walls is paramount to addressing climate change and preparing our communities for the negative extreme weather impacts which are already taking lives and costing billions in damages.

In response to the ongoing COVID 19 Pandemic, Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, Green Infrastructure Foundation, and the World Green Infrastructure Network have teamed up to bring you CitiesAlive Virtual 2021, combining outstanding world class speakers with cutting edge emerging professionals.

CitiesAlive® Virtual 2021 is a multi-disciplinary conference, bringing together the best designers, product manufacturers, researchers, and policy makers in the field of living architecture and green infrastructure. Attendees will hear from leading-edge designers, discussing their innovative approaches and newest projects. We will be highlighting progressive policies and showcasing the latest research. Join us in shaping a better, more resilient future, as we emerge stronger from COVID-19 pandemic.

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BuGG World Congress on Greening Buildings 2026

BuGG is organising the World Congress on Greening Buildings  in Berlin from 9 to 11 June 2026. The event will explore all aspects of green buildings (roof, façade and interior greening) with the associated topics (including urban climate, rainwater management, sustainability, city of the future) and will be accompanied by a trade exhibition. On the third day of the congress, there will be the opportunity to take part in excursions to special projects in Berlin. The World Congress on Greening Buildings offers: Speakers from various countries Topics related to roof, facade, and interior greening A wide range of exhibitors at the accompanying trade exhibition A large number of cooperation and media partnerships (associations, organizations, institutions) Knowledge transfer and contacts for building greening  Demonstration of best practice examples Knowledge transfer by experts from the sector from home and abroad in parallel series of lectures and discussion rounds Networking. Meeting point. Addressing of new target groups Cross-thematic exchange of experience between city representatives, architects, urban planners, urban water management experts, industry and real estate representatives, manufacturers, processors, researchers, associations, politicians and other interested parties. The World Congress is organised by the Bundesverband GebäudeGrün e.V. (BuGG) with the support of international and national partners such as the European Federation of Green Roof & Wall Associations (EFB).  Find more information and register here.

Webinar: Impact of military aggression in Ukraine on agroecosystems and natural phytocoenoses.

The third webinar of WGIN’s post-conflict research group on the impact of military aggression in Ukraine on agroecosystems and natural phytocoenoses will take place on the 31st of October at 14:00 CEST. Join to learn more about: Types of military operations taking place on the territory of Ukraine. Types of weapons used and their impact on agroecosystems and natural phytocoenoses. Studies of the impact of military operations on specific agricultural enterprises. Studies of the impact of military operations on agrophysical and agrochemical soil indicators in Kyiv and Chernihiv regions Transformation of natural ecosystems under the influence of military operations in Kyiv and Chernihiv regions of Ukraine. SpeakerAnna SalnikovaPhD in Ecology, Associate Professor, Department of Ecology, Radiobiology and Life Safety National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine Register here.

Introducing the Australasian Green Infrastructure Network (AGIN)

AGIN, a recently formed national/regional association for green infrastructure advocacy, joined the WGIN family in 2024. In 2025, AGIN President Gail Hall stepped down and was succeeded by Dr. Sebastian Pfautsch.  Sebastian presents his personal journey to green infrastructure advocacy, the Australasian Green Infrastructure Network and selected projects from AGIN’s members.                                                                                                                                                                                         Dr. Sebastian Pfautsch, recently elected President, Australasian Green                                                                                                   Infrastructure Network Read the whole story about AGIN – the (not so) new kid on the block.