#85 Innovative Public Procurement: Driving Social and Environmental Change
In this episode recorded live at the Urban Future 2024 conference , our guest Valentina Schippers , Coordinator of the Urban Agenda Partnership on Innovative and Responsible Public Procurement at the City of Haarlem, Netherlands, discusses how innovative public procurement can strategically address social, ecological, and economic challenges, sharing her experiences and strategies from Haarlem. The discussion also highlights the importance of simplifying procurement processes, engaging local politicians, and integrating sustainability and social responsibility into public procurement. Listen to the episode on: Spotify Apple Podcasts Amazon Music Youtube Overcast Like our show? Remember to subscribe and rate it! Want to join us for an episode? Fill out the form on our Podcast Page
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#84 Copenhagen: Integrating Resilience and Innovation in Urban Water Management
In this episode recorded live at the Urban Future 2024 conference , Lykke Leonardsen , Programme Director for Resilient and Sustainable City Solutions at the City of Copenhagen, Denmark, discusses the integration of resilience and urban development, and the innovative water management solutions implemented in Copenhagen. She also addresses challenges in advancing urban climate action, the importance of breaking down silos in city planning, and future trends in urban resilience and climate adaptation. Additionally, she shares insights on balancing long-term climate resilience with immediate social and economic needs and highlights some of her favourite projects that transform urban spaces while enhancing resilience. Listen to the episode on: Spotify Apple Podcasts Amazon Music Youtube Overcast Like our show? Remember to subscribe and rate it! Want to join us for an episode? Fill out the form on our Podcast Page
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#82 Paris: Redesigning Public Spaces, Green Initiatives & Olympics Preparations
This episode was recorded live at the Urban Future 2024 conference , where we sat down with Christophe Najdovski , the Deputy Mayor of Revegetation, Green Spaces, Biodiversity & Animal Welfare at the City of Paris. He shared his insights and experiences in redistributing and redesigning public spaces in Paris, highlighting key initiatives such as the pedestrianisation of the Seine Banks and the development of cycling infrastructure. We discussed the environmental and social impacts of these transformations, the challenges of maintaining green spaces amidst urban development, and how Paris prepared for the upcoming Olympic Games as an accelerator of ecological transition. Listen to the episode on: Spotify Apple Podcasts Amazon Music Youtube Overcast Like our show? Remember to subscribe and rate it! Want to join us for an episode? Fill out the form on our Podcast Page
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