We are happy to present the WGIN European Chapter latest White Paper, which explores the numerous benefits of green roofs as part of sustainable urban green infrastructure. This document provides an in-depth overview of the benefits of green infrastructure solutions, featuring real case studies that highlight their positive environmental, social and economic impacts. It also outlines the crucial role the European Union has been playing and can continue to play in supporting the widespread ado...| World Green Infrastructure Network
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 in-person event will take place on the 24th of April 2025 at the L42 Business Centre and Workspaces in Brussels, from 9:30 to 12:30. The fourth edition of the EGIDay will gather in person EU policymakers, urban green infrastructu...| World Green Infrastructure Network
The International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA) has joined the WGIN Working Group on the reconstruction of post-conflict areas. Representing IFLA in this initiative is Dr. Maria Gabriella Trovato, an Associate Professor in the Department of Landscape Architecture at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) and the Program Leader of the International Master’s Program in Landscape Architecture for Global Sustainability. Dr. Maria Gabriella Trovato is a distinguished expert...| World Green Infrastructure Network
© Sempergreen Services and BrightView Løren Elementary School in Oslo has taken a significant step toward sustainability by integrating solar energy technology with its existing green roof. The challenge was to install solar panels while preserving the biodiversity and structural integrity of the roof. Thanks to a collaboration between Sempergreen and Over Easy Solar, an innovative solution was implemented: lightweight vertical PV units that enhance energy output without compromising the ...| World Green Infrastructure Network