European Platform for Urban Greening

"Als we vandaag stoppen, vertragen we innovatie." Jakob Vest Arler werkt als hoofd hr-ontwikkeling bij het Deense bedrijf idverde, gespecialiseerd in (stads)vergroening en klimaatadaptatie. Sinds twee jaar is hij een vaste waarde in de Katapultfamilie. “Klimaatverandering overschrijdt landsgrenzen. Dus moeten we samen op zoek naar oplossingen.” Frankrijk verbiedt vanaf 2040 de verkoop van diesel en benzineauto’s, Spanje verbetert het openbaar vervoer en Nederland subsidieert de installatie van zonnepanelen en warmtepompen. Ieder Europees land probeert, met een eigen pakket maatregelen, klimaatverandering tegen te gaan. Jakob ziet al deze landen het liefst samenwerken: “Ik ben ervan overtuigd dat de oplossingen die wij samen creëren beter zijn dan wat wij individueel kunnen bedenken. Dat is meteen ook de kracht van het Katapultnetwerk: het brengt mensen samen en maakt hen succesvol. We delen kennis, leren elkaar begrijpen en doen inspiratie op. Ik zie bijvoorbeeld hoe anderen hun steden vergroenen en denk: kan dat bij ons ook?” Lees het hele interview met Jakob in het Katapult koffietafelboek. https://lnkd.in/eU7C7GTM

The Dutch municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn has concluded the first long-term ‘Green as a Service’ contract with the Royal Ginkel Group for the Stadhuisplein area. Not only for the design, construction or maintenance, but with a focus on the green services provided during the entire project! With Green as a Service, the gardener (or possibly another party) remains the owner of the greenery and provides the ecosystem services of the greenery as a service to the environment. #greenasaservice #greenservices #ecosystem #ecosystemservices #biodiversity #greenwellbeing #urbangreening Koninklijke Ginkel Groep https://lnkd.in/eTMY_-KR

Solve the challenges of nature-based solutions in Finland in spring 2025! 💚 Time: 31.3.-4.4.2025   Location: AhlmanEdu, Tampere, Finland As a horticulture student, you will be able to test your skills in a real-life challenge and learn about current urban greening issues in Finland. Theme of the week is nature-based solutions and the hydrological cycle. ♻ We will offer you a friendly competition - real-life challenges related to vegetated walls and roofs, hydrological issues and urban forests. You may be looking for answers to questions such as: ✅ How to maintain nature-based solutions? ✅ How to support hydrological cycles in urban environments? During the week you will learn about: ✅ nature-based solutions and how to apply them in practice in urban green areas ✅ the hydrological cycle and how to take winter conditions into account in green areas ✅ the Finnish culture and network with students and professionals in the green sector 🔗Register by 31.1.2025 via this link: https://lnkd.in/eSi9WnaQ 🔗Read more about the event here: https://lnkd.in/eeUrH8gD AhlmanEdu #internationalurbangreeningweek #urbangreening #lifelonglearning #VETeducation

🌍✨ Proud to share that our BARCOVE Spin-Off project took center stage at the Global Youth Climate Summit 2024, hosted by Klimatorium - Danmarks Internationale Klimacenter! This impactful day allowed us to present our project results to a diverse audience of students, teachers, policymakers, and company professionals, all united in their dedication to climate action and education. The day began with students sharing personal stories of their connections to water—a powerful reminder of its role in all our lives. It was especially moving to hear from our partner school, EFA La Malvesia, as their students shared experiences that deepened our collective understanding of water's significance. Adding to the inspiration, we had the extraordinary opportunity to attend a presentation by ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen. His insights from space and his perspective on water in a global context left us with a renewed sense of purpose and a broader view of our interconnected world. 🌌💧 After lunch, Green Academy’s dedicated teachers, Anne-Marie Thomassen and Boncho Kostadinov, led an informative session on pressurized rainwater systems as part of the BARCOVE project. Students from Jordbrugets UddannelsesCenter Århus / Green Academy participated both online and in person, making the most of this valuable learning experience. Thank you to everyone who made this event unforgettable! 🌱💧 #GlobalYouthClimateSummit #BARCOVE #ClimateEducation #GreenAcademy #WaterConservation #ESA Karolina Sikala Peder Glud OKNygaard A/S Jakob Vest Arler Victor Dumitrache https://lnkd.in/dpPSSiQg

The Czech CoVE #GreenCities2030plus 🌱 led a survey on urban green space management in Central Bohemia 🏙️. Conducted from May to June 2024 📅 with ten municipalities, it highlighted greenery practices 🌳, assessed its importance, and identified training priorities 📈. Results will shape CoVE’s educational goals for 2025 🎯. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dzPuZdac #platformurbangreening #greencities2030plus #survey #urbangreening

Wonderwoods in de schijnwerpers bij het RTL Nieuws! Onze "vliegende hovenier" Remco en zijn team trotseren hoogtes om het groen van Wonderwoods te onderhouden. Hangend aan touwen zorgen zij voor de verticale tuinen en dragen zo bij aan een groenere stad Utrecht! Lees het volledige artikel van RTL Nederland: https://lnkd.in/eYaPjrma G&S& | VolkerWessels | MVSA Architects | Stefano Boeri Architetti | Timo Cents | Arcadis | Optigrün Benelux | Gemeente Utrecht | Laura Gatti | INBO | a.s.r. real estate | Van den Berk Boomkwekerijen | Eurosafe | Giulio C.E. Tomaello

Explore the Vertical Green Virtual Course 💚 In The European Platform for Urban Greening project we have created a new virtual course that introduces learners to the basics of green walls and vegetative roofs, its definitions, design, construction, maintenance and benefits. The virtual learning environment is a practical example of a blended learning methodology that allows learning to take place at any time and place. The course is translated into the languages of the partner countries; Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, Romanian and Spanish. 👉 Click on the links below to access the course: CZ = https://wvr.li/n0zco1 ENG = https://wvr.li/z0opp1 FI = https://wvr.li/8f06p1 DK = https://wvr.li/6is8p1 NL = https://wvr.li/at4k61 RO = https://wvr.li/vfl361 SP = https://wvr.li/itbb91 European Landscape Contractors Association ELCA ITTEC, s.r.o. AhlmanEdu Yuverta Koninklijke Ginkel Groep Wij zijn Katapult WorldSkills Romania Hotspot Groene leefbare stad PAIMED OKNygaard A/S #virtuallearning #virtuallearningenvironment #VETeducation

On October 16th, Juan Manuel Mondéjar, Head of Landscaping Consulting Area at Projar Group and an active member of the EPLUG and BARCOVE project, participated in the AIRinVET Symposium, "Made in VET – Applied Research and Innovation," which took place at Tknika in Donostia-San Sebastián (Spain). The event gathered experts from across Europe to explore the role of applied research and innovation in vocational education and training (VET) and its importance in driving European competitiveness, supporting the green and digital transition. Alongside representatives from Tknika, EURASHE, and Solski, Mondéjar shared insights on how the BARCOVE project was developed, as well as the current state of research and innovation in VET centers across Europe. He also had the opportunity to present the BARCOVE project to a wider audience, along with representatives from the CHALLENGER and AIRinVET projects. This event not only highlighted the contributions of the BARCOVE project but also underscored the importance of collaboration between VET centers, universities, and industry partners in advancing applied research in Europe. #AIRinVETSymposium #paimed #projargroup #EPLUG #BARCOVE #urbangreening #landscaping

The Royal Dutch Association of Landscapers and Gardeners (Koninklijke VHG), together with The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) have developed a handbook called '𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲'. This manual provides clear guidelines, practical examples, and scientific insights to the overall and concrete value of greening and help you develop green, future-proof public spaces. Whether you are an urban planner, green professional, landscape gardener, policymaker, or contractor, you’ll find the tools needed to contribute effectively to a sustainable living environment. #vhg #aiph #manual #livingpublicspace #publicspace #urbangreen #urbangreening https://lnkd.in/gRbMW4AP

🌱 At Green Academy, We're Running a Course for 11 Educators from Across Europe! 🌍 We are currently hosting 11 teachers from 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇮🇪 Ireland, and 🇸🇪 Sweden for our "Biodiversity with a Purpose" course. Over the next few days, they will dive into innovative teaching methods, hands-on biodiversity activities, and practical tools like virtual reality to enrich their teaching. 🌍 They will also connect with fellow educators from around the world through a virtual exchange, sharing insights and expanding their global perspectives on biodiversity education. #Biodiversity #EPLUG #TeacherTraining #GlobalExchange 🌿👩🏫🌍