UDG at COP26
The UDG is hosting an Urban Design Summit taking place during COP 26 in Glasgow.
With acclaimed and international speakers, we'll be investigating what towns and cities need to do to strengthen their relationship with the environment and prepare for more resilient futures.
The day will also include a keynote session on Climate Repair, capacity building workshops, collaborative roundtable conversations, interviews, and presentations from the finalists of our new People Friendly Place Award along with the launch of the cross-industry Climate Framework.
The sessions will be hosted via Zoom so please book tickets online in the usual way.
If you are a UDG member in Glasgow on Wednesday 10 and might like to pop in to see us email the office administration@udg.org.uk We'll be offering refreshments, some good chat, and possibly some impromtu interviews. All subject to space / covid restrictions...
Programme
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09:30
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People Friendly Places are Planet Friendly PlacesFor the first session of our Urban Design Summit at COP 26 we will be in conversation with the finalists of our new People Friendly Place Award. They will share their advice and insights on how outstanding urban design can make a contribution to preventing and coping with climate change, including any barriers and how they might be overcome.
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10:30
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Launch of the Climate FrameworkTo meet the climate challenge we need a united and coordinated effort. The Climate Framework recognises the need to break down silos and establish common ground, define a common language, and identify the holistic knowledge and skills every built environment professional must be equipped with in order to deliver truly sustainable built environments today and in the future. Join us for the launch with:
Followed by a panel discussion with our guests focusing on key themes:
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11:30
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Creating Climate Safe Streets
With host Christopher Martin, UDG Treasurer | Co-founder of Urban Movement |
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13:00
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Climate RepairFor our main Urban Design Summit keynote session we have assembled international experts who will set out how we need to design settlements for increasing sea levels; increasing heats; and worsening air quality; as well as how we can set in motion genuine Climate Repair.
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15:00
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Climate Conversations - Community Sustainability HubsAt the most important global event of recent times concerning the design of our towns, cities and settlements we close our Urban Design Summit coming back down to earth to discuss ideas at a community level. How can we all make a difference in our community, improving our relationship with the environment whilst bolstering community spirit and social connectedness? How can peer to peer support and collaboration at community level facilitate more cultural and practical green changes?
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