Upcoming:-

From 25th to 27th May 2009, Stuttgart / Nuertingen (Germany) will become the platform for the world of green roofs. The event, which is under the patronage of the German Federal Ministry of Transport, Building and Urban Affairs, is being organized by the International Green Roof Association (IGRA) and the German Roof Gardener Association (DDV). More information and online registration is available at www.greenroofworld.com.

Previously:- World Green Roof Congress - London, 17-18th Sept. 2008

CIRIA in partnership with Livingroofs.org is pleased to announce the 2008 World Green Roof Congress, to be held in London on the 17-18th September. This is the first event of it kind to showcase green roofs in the UK.

The normally biannual World Green Roof Congress brings together leading green roof experts providing a platform for the latest research, policy initiatives and practical case studies. This exciting and respected Congress will drive the uptake and implementation of green roofs, provide a greater level of understanding of their benefits and stimulate innovation: shifting the perception of green roofs from the quirky to the main stream and demonstrate the business case.

The Congress in 2008

The Congress in Basel 2005 attracted around 400 delegates, the 2008 Congress in London will be of interest to a wide range of disciplines from a variety of sectors and countries.

The Congress will be a two-day conference, with inspiring presentations, exhibitions, a conference reception, and the potential for a ‘green roof safari’ trip around London, and workshops to support the sharing of experience, knowledge and facilitating the delivery of green roofs in the built environment.

Conference – The two day conference will discuss the challenges and opportunities faced when implementing green roofs. It will focus on the contribution that green roofs can make to sustainable urban regeneration, climate change adaptation, sustainable storm water management as well as improvements to local biodiversity and quality of life within cities. The conference will highlight latest innovations and research to support the effective promotion and delivery of green roof solutions as well as demonstrating examples of good practice from the UK and overseas.

Workshops – These will bring together leading academics, policy experts and practitioners in green buildings to discuss options and approaches for progressing the green roof agenda.

Who Should Get Involved?

The 2008 World Congress will be of interest to a wide range of professional with an interest in sustainable construction and regeneration. Furthermore it will of interest to policy makers and decision makers in a range of sectors not only within the UK but also internationally.

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Getting Involved

Supporting the Congress and Activities – there are a number of ways that you can provide contributions in-kind to the Congress and associated activities. You can provide venues for activities and run relevant field trips in the central London area. In all cases your contribution will be recognised and in some situations where contributions can be quantified benefits will be in accordance with the sponsorship package.

For further information contact:

Dusty Gedge - Livingroofs.org, 020 8692 2109

Paul Shaffer, Charles Perkin - CIRIA, 020 7549 3300