European Green Infrastructure Day 2025

European Green Infrastructure Day 2025

European Green Infrastructure Day (EGIDay) is the Brussels based policy conference dedicated to exchange views on the state of affairs of urban green infrastructure in the EU and how to unlock their multiple benefits, for citizens, businesses and the environment.

The fourth edition of the EGIDay took place on the 24th of April 2025. The event gathered in person EU policymakers, urban green infrastructure experts, local authorities and NGOs to discuss how to turn European cities from grey to green, contributing to climate adaptation and water resilience of Europe’s urban areas. 

Speakers:

Moderated by Luigi Petito, Head of European Chapter Secretariat, World Green Infrastructure Network

  • Humberto Delgado Rosa, Director for Biodiversity, DG Environment
  • Jutta Paulus, Member of the European Parliament, Group of the Greens/EFA
  • Emily Bankert, Researcher, Buildings Performance Institute Europe
  • Sirpa Pietikäinen, Member of the European Parliament, Group of the European People’s Party
  • Jure Šumi, President of Management Committee & Member of Advisory Board, World Green Infrastructure Network

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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.

Save the date: World Green Infrastructure Congress 2026

Join us at: World Green Infrastructure Congress BARCELONA 2026 October 27–29: CCIB – Parc del Fòrum, Barcelona (Spain) October 30: University of Lleida – Catalunya (Spain) Organized by: University of Lleida Co-organized by the World Green Infrastructure Network (WGIN). Visit WGIC26.Barcelona