Adapting places to respond to a changing climate
Thursday 14 November 2024 | 15 Hatfields, London SE1
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This event will bring together practitioners from a range of disciplines working to create environments that alleviate the impact of extreme weather events as well as supporting biodiversity, habitat and ecology space.
New partnerships are forming that are more effectively tackling flooding and extreme heat.
This timely conference will shed light on the important work within this growing field as well as showcasing the latest innovations and interventions.
What's going to be discussed:
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Building the case for climate resilient measures
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The main barriers to making streets climate resilient
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New methods for alleviating the impact of extreme weather events
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Creating nature reserves and green corridors along road verges
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Case studies of programmes developing nature based solutions
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Techniques for combating the 'heat island' effect in cities
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Why partnerships are key to creating resilient streets
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How to secure funding for schemes
Why attend?
Find out about groundbreaking projects in this emerging field, learn about best practice from across the UK and beyond, and network with leading practitioners from a range of complementary disciplines.
Who should attend?
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Flood management engineers
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Landscape architects
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Climate adaptation managers
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Transport planners
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Urban planners
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Biodiversity specialists
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Consultants
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Councillors
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Academics
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Suppliers
Delegate rates
Public Sector
Private Sector
Programme
The programme is currently under development.
If you would like to speak at this event please contact Deniz Huseyin
09.30
Registration open
Tea & coffee served in the exhibition area
10.00
Session One
Laying the foundations. What do we need to do to make our streets more climate resilient? Where do we start? How do we build the case for implementing measures now without delay?
11.15
Morning break
Tea & coffee served in the exhibition area
11.45
Session Two
Turning the vision into reality. Case studies of programmes designed to make a difference including Biodiversity Net Gain projects and schemes adopting a range of nature based solutions to protect communities from flooding and extreme heat.
13.00
Lunch break
Refreshments served in the exhibition area
14.00
Session Three
A look at the latest interventions to making streets more climate resilient, including a focus on combatting the heat island effect in cities. Measures include more trees, shade structures, water features, green roofs and walls, ‘smart’ rain gardens, ‘ spongey surfaces’ and roadside nature reserves.
15.15
Afternoon break
Tea & coffee served in the exhibition area
15.45
Session Four
Why partnership working is key to transforming our streets. Why it makes sense to bring together people from a range of disciplines including flood management, water engineering, transport and urban planning, as well as academia.
17.00
Conference close
Speakers
John Lamb
Chair of Adaptation, Biodiversity & Climate Board UK Road Leadership Group
Christopher Martin
Head of Urban Design
Urban Movement
Eleanor Broad
Associate Director
Create Streets
Dr Steven Forrest
Programme Director - Flood Resilience and Sustainable Transformations
University of Hull
Rachel Toresen-Owuor
Senior Director
Local Partnerships
Holly Smith
Climate Adaptation Project Manager
Greater London Authority
Tom Noble
Project Manager and Urban Designer
Create Streets
Priscilla Haselhurst
Chief Executive Officer
Medway Internal Drainage Board
Greg Deeprose
Senior Landscape Architect
ARUP
Habib Khan
Founder and Director
Meristem Design
Bethany Haskins
Climate Adaptation Project Officer
West Midlands Combined Authority
Exhibition Opportunities
Exhibiting at Climate Resilient Streets provides direct access to budget-holders, change-makers and decision-makers working across urban planning, flood management and urban greening sectors.
Exhibition packages are designed to provide a one-stop shop solution with all furniture, electrics and wi-fi included – just bring your pop-up or roller banners and be ready to do business.
Book now and meet hundreds of new clients who are working to design, develop and install
Climate Resilient Streets.
Exhibition rate
Exhibition packages include:
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3m x 2m exhibition table top area supplied with chairs, table and power supply
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3 delegate places with full access to all conference sessions
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A company profile on the event website – a logo and 100 word listing
£2,000 + VAT
Availability
Occupied
Available
Secure your stand today
Contact:
Daniel Simpson
Commercial Director
on: 020 7091 7861
or email: daniel@landor.co.uk
