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08:30 - 09:00 |
Registration and welcome coffee |
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09:00 - 09:15 |
Welcome & Introduction to urban eco-systems and the services of the Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform Astrid Severin, Thematic Expert - Environment and resource efficiency, Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform |
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09:15 - 09:30 |
Interactive introduction of the participants Astrid Severin, Thematic Expert - Environment and resource efficiency, Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform Ruslan Zhechkov, Thematic Expert - Environment and resource efficiency, Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform |
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09:30 - 10:00 |
Setting the scene Resilience of urban eco-systems: The 2019 review of the European Green Infrastructure Strategy and urban biodiversity Rayka Hauser, European Commission, Directorate-General for Environmen European research on nature-based solutions: New governance structures and financing models Julie Delcroix, European Commission, Directorate-General Research and Innovation |
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10:00 - 11:00 |
Urban spaces and landscapes Keynote from H2020 project Clever Cities on ‘Nature-based urban transformation for sustainable and socially inclusive cities’ Martin Krekeler, Senate of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg (Germany) The social and ecological benefits of the GreenBelt Frankfurt (CityZen Project) Simone Sterly, Institute for Rural Development Research at Goethe University Frankfurt (Germany) Promoting sustainable development and regional attractiveness in peri-urban areas of Reggio Emilia (PROSPERA Project) Andrea Porcelluzzi, CRPA - Center for Research on Animal production, Municipality of Reggio Emilia (Italy) Integrating Green Blue Infrastructure in the urban planning process of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur Region (Blue Green City Project) Marcos António Nogueira, Alentejo Region (Portugal) |
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11:00 - 11:30 |
Coffee break |
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11:30 - 12:30 |
Sustainable peri-urban areas Keynote from ESPON project Greta: ‘Boosting biodiversity and eco-system services for territorial development’ Jaume Fons Esteve, University of Barcelona (Spain) Restoring a marshland habitat close to the centre of London (PERFECT Project) Jessica Fieth, Town & Country Planning Association (United Kingdom) How the Rotterdam Metropolitan area rediscovers the Delta (SWARE Project) Lisa de Groot, Association RegioWater, Randstad Waterbaan (Netherlands) The Green Blue Axis - a multi-functional corridor along the river Jamo Sofia Silvano, Municipality of Sintra (Portugal) |
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12:30 - 13:00 |
World Café sessions: ‘Developing healthy and prosperous urban eco-systems’ Interactive work on developing healthy and prosperous urban eco-systems on questions such as 'What are the main challenges and future opportunities for the design and management of urban eco-systems?'
Venelina Varbova, Thematic Expert - Environment and resource efficiency, Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform Ruslan Zhechkov, Thematic Expert - Environment and resource efficiency, Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform Astrid Severin, Thematic Expert - Environment and resource efficiency, Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform |
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13:00 - 14:00 |
Lunch |
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14:00 - 14:50 |
World Café sessions: ‘Developing healthy and prosperous urban eco-systems’ Continuation of interactive work on developing healthy and prosperous urban eco-systems on questions such as:
Venelina Varbova, Thematic Expert - Environment and resource efficiency, Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform Ruslan Zhechkov, Thematic Expert - Environment and resource efficiency, Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform Astrid Severin, Thematic Expert - Environment and resource efficiency, Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform |
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14:50 - 15:00 |
Wrap-up and presentation of the World Café results |
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15:00 - 15:30 |
Coffee break |
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15:30 - 15:35 |
Introduction to the joint session and introduction of all panelists Katharina Krell, Thematic Expert - Low-carbon economy, Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform Astrid Severin, Thematic Expert - Environment and resource efficiency, Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform |
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15:35 - 15:50 |
Keynote: How to rejuvenate a post-industrial city Thomas Caparos & Matthieu Moïno – Mulhouse Alsace Agglomération, Town planning, development and housing service |
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15:50 - 16:50 |
Moderated panel discussion Representatives from urban authorities together with the speakers from Mulhouse will discuss achievements of their regions and respond to questions by the moderators and the audience. In the discussion:
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16:50 - 17:00 |
Wrap and thematic conclusions including ideas for follow-up actions Katharina Krell, Thematic Expert - Low-carbon economy, Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform Astrid Severin, Thematic Expert - Environment and resource efficiency, Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform |
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17:00 - 19:00 |
End of Workshop & Joint Networking Cocktail The networking cocktail will be held at the Hotel Mercure Brussels Airport, in 2 minutes walking distance from the Transforma bxl Evere venue.
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