Online conference: The road to resilience – delivering multi-functional green infrastructure across Europe

After a year like no other, there is now universal recognition of the importance of public green spaces. However, these areas are also suffering from the effects of increased use and yet funding for maintenance and expansion is highly uncertain. Over the last four years, the PERFECT project has built a strong economic case for investment in green infrastructure by demonstrating the multiple benefits that these assets provide for communities.

This conference will draw these arguments together and showcase the inspiring examples of exemplary green infrastructure projects and policy. PERFECT partners will share the progress they have made to change policies in their regions to deliver more high-quality green infrastructure over the course of the PERFECT project and highlight the contribution that international collaboration has made to this.

For more information, visit the PERFECT website or contact Cova Cervilla ([email protected])

Agenda

Please note all times are UK BST

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Day 1: Tuesday 18th May
10:00	The PERFECT project – an overview. Including an introduction to the partners Jessie Fieth, TCPA
10:20	Keynote speaker – A green path to true Reform  Hugh Ellis, TCPA
10:45	BREAK
	Main stage	Parallel breakout session
11:00-12:00	Session 1: Green infrastructure for healthier places   This session will focus on the benefits of green infrastructure for mental and physical health.	Breakout 1: Green infrastructure through good investment This session will showcase experience from across Europe on how to unlock investment in green infrastructure.
12:00	BREAK
12:30-13:30	Session 2: Green infrastructure and water  This session will explore innovation relating to the management of rainwater in urban areas.	Breakout 2: From grassroots to political leadership – how to make it happen  This session will focus on how to encourage community and political participation in the development of green infrastructure.
13:30	END of Day 1

Day 2: Wednesday 19th May
10:00	Welcome and introduction to planning for high-quality green infrastructure Fiona Howie, TCPA
	Main stage	Parallel breakout session
10:15-11:15	Session 3: Planning for high-quality green infrastructure  This session will highlight the importance of a strong local policy and joined-up thinking for achieving high-quality green infrastructure.	Breakout 3: Deep dive into greening schoolyards project This session will explore the case study of transforming schoolyards in green spaces that capitalise on the role of schools as central to neighbourhoods and promote the multi-value of outdoor play.
11:15	BREAK
11:30-12:00	Session 4: The legacy and future of partnership working  This closing session will recap the achievements of the PERFECT project and explore what the next steps should be.
12:00	END of conference

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