Islands all over the world are experiencing increasing levels of urbanization as their populations seek better economic opportunities in the face of challenging realities. However, although urbanization is often accompanied by economic growth, when unchecked it can lead to a rise in the creation of unsafe structures and slum dwellers, overburdened infrastructure, and poor air quality. How can islands cope with and take advantage of shifting demographics and learn valuable lessons in relation to concepts that have to do with sustainable cities?
Prioritizing urban planning and appropriate civil engineering can help to mitigate the disruptive effect of natural disasters, and lead to an improvement of traffic and a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. A focus on sustainable urban growth in island communities will result in improved quality of life and prosperity, without harming the environment.
The upcoming Virtual Island Summit will provide several opportunities for knowledge sharing about solutions for building more sustainable and resilient cities, among many other relevant topics for island communities. Register free to access various benefits, including opportunities to connect with world-class experts, participate in interactive sessions, and experience cross-sector collaboration.
Each year we gather industry leaders, public representatives and influencers from around the world to share their insights on building sustainability and prosperity on islands. The Virtual Island Summit 2022 will cover a wide range of viewpoints with speakers and moderators from the Caribbean, Europe, Indian Ocean, Pacific Islands, the Americas, Africa and beyond.
Get to know some of the confirmed speakers:
Head Of The Department For Climate And Circular Economy At The Environment Agency Of Iceland
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