iCARI Conferences: More Climate Resilient Cities 2024

iCARI Conferences: More Climate Resilient Cities 2024

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

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