COP28 - "Urban Revival: Green recovery after crisis"

Our founding partner Dunja Kovari participated in the official post crisis panel on "Urban Revival: Green recovery after crisis" at COP28.

Together with Naomi Hoogervorst from UN-Habitat and Read Gasimov from Baku she discussed how climate action can be transformed into a driving force for urban reconstruction by showcasing our pioneering work in the field of green recovery inline with the UN's SDG’s.

The panel reminded us that post-crisis urban regeneration offers a unique opportunity for climate resilience and a greener, better future. Climate action has the potential to be a transformative force. It can therefore play a crucial role in rebuilding post-crisis cities. Multi-level action involving public authorities and local partners is key to implementation.

Lessons learned:

📌 Urban regeneration after crisis offers a unique opportunity for climate resilience and for a greener and better future.

📌 Climate action has the potential to be a transformative power. It can therefore play a vital role in rebuilding post-crisis cities.

📌 When it comes to implementation multilevel action including authorities and local partners is key.

What we can do:

✅ Promote blue and green networks to create a robust, rapidly visible framework. Turn natural assets into value.

✅ Change the perspective when it comes to rebuilding. Integrate the built environment into the existing landscape (not the other way around).

✅ Introduce nature-based solutions at all scales, from landscape through streetscapes to buildings.

✅ Focus on liveable neighbourhoods with green and social infrastructures and a contextual approach to urban design and architecture.

✅ Work collaboratively and use synergies for noticeable and sustainable results.