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SUMMARY:Greens Cocktail Event: Climate Change and the Built Environment
DESCRIPTION:Following the success of our inaugural event on “Climate Change and Health,” held on October 4, 2024, we are excited to announce the next session, themed “Climate Change and the Built Environment.” The event focuses on how climate change impacts urban planning, construction, and built infrastructure, and seeks to explore how the built environment can evolve to become sustainable, resilient, and climate-smart.\nAs cities expand and populations grow, the built environment adapts to the challenges posed by climate change, including rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and resource scarcity. This cocktail event will bring together architects, urban planners, engineers, and environmental advocates to discuss innovative strategies for designing climate-resilient cities that reduce carbon footprints and promote a sustainable built environment.\nThe event will bring together key stakeholders involved in urban development, construction, and sustainability, including:\n\nArchitects and urban planners\nCivil engineers and infrastructure specialists\nReal estate developers and contractors\nEnvironmental CSOs, NGOs and climate change advocates\nGovernment officials from the Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, and Urban Development\nAcademic researchers and students from schools of architecture, engineering, and environmental studies\nPolicy makers and regulators involved in sustainable development\nGreen building certification agencies\nPrivate sector representatives from the construction and real estate sectors\n\nOur objectives are to:\n\nRaise Awareness and highlight the urgent need for climate-smart design in the built environment to address the impacts of climate change.\nPromote Collaboration that facilitates discussions among professionals in architecture, urban planning, and environmental fields to collaborate on sustainable building practices.\nPresent Solutions showcasing cutting-edge innovations, materials, and technologies that enhance the resilience and sustainability of the built environment.\nEmpower Practitioners by equipping them with practical knowledge and tools to design climate-resilient infrastructure.\n\nWhy attend the Greens Cocktail Event?\nAttendees will gain insights into the intersection of climate change and the built environment, with opportunities to network among leading professionals in sustainable development. The event will offer participants practical strategies for integrating climate-conscious practices into urban design, infrastructure, and construction projects, ensuring they are prepared to meet both regulatory and environmental challenges.\nWe invite all stakeholders to join this crucial dialogue to establish how we can reimagine the built environment in the face of climate change. Your expertise and collaboration are essential to advancing sustainable physical urban planning, design and creating resilient society. By attending, you will contribute to shaping Kenya’s built environment to align with global climate goals.\nTicket and Payment Details:\n\nKES 15,000: Corporate Table (admits five persons)\nKES 3,500: Individual Ticket (admits one person)\nM-PESA Pay Bill Number: 4038043\nAccount Name: Your name/organization\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Information\nFor more details and to RSVP, please contact:\nUGM Party Headquarters: Green Action House, Westlands Road, House No. 82\nEmail: info@ugmparty.co.ke\nPhone:  +254 746 900027\nHomepage 1\n\n
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