The challenges and barriers presented by
difficult environments can be common issues for
us all. This seminar explores three very different
situations – Brussels, Riyadh and Ukraine and how to respond to each.


Brussels: Julien Ruelle will outline the ‘renature.brussels’ campaign to create and spread a story around the ‘Nature City’ as a desirable and beneficial environment for all Brussels’ residents. The message is clear – we must learn to share the city with Brussels’ other inhabitants, namely its fauna and flora.


Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Dorella Pinter Burus will outline the ambitions and aims of the Green Riyadh project illustrating the scale of planting being carried out in the city. She will focus of specific projects discussing their complexities and challenges to be faced in harsh climatic conditions.


Ukraine: John Parker and Yana Bobrova will discuss the situation in Ukraine and how even in times of conflict trees remain on the agenda and can be seen as a focus for the positive.