Jen Heemann

Jen Heemann | Institute for European Energy and Climate Policy (IEECP) Barcelona, Spain
Jen Heemann

Biography

Jen Heemann works at the intersection of climate action, collaboration and learning. She coordinates EU-funded projects on climate adaptation and resilience, designs peer-learning programmes, and facilitates exchanges between cities, regions and European institutions. Her work focuses on climate resilience, governance and creating the conditions for meaningful conversation. With a background in creative strategy, urban activism and placemaking, Jen connects diverse perspectives, builds trust and helps groups turn dialogue and shared learning into collective action.

Sessions

11:20h
Thematic Roundtable | | SMART CITY EXPO WORLD CONGRESS | | Energy & Environment | | Infrastructure & Building |

Rooted in Resilience: How Cities are Building with Nature, Not Around It

Jen Heemann
Jen Heemann Institute for European Energy and Climate Policy (IEECP) Senior Expert Speaker
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Carlo Battisti
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Francesco Mureddu
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Kohei Kuwano
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#Biodiversity, #Cooling Systems, #Green Spaces, #Nature-Based Solutions, #Urban Ecosystems

2026-11-05 11:20 2026-11-05 12:05 Europe/Madrid Rooted in Resilience: How Cities are Building with Nature, Not Around It

Designing greener cities is not simply an environmental ambition, but a practical urban priority tied to resilience, public health, and quality of life. This session explores how cities are moving from vision to implementation through parks, urban forests, green corridors, and other nature-based solutions, while addressing the governance, financing, and delivery challenges that often shape their impact. Bringing together case-based experiences, the discussion will look at what is working, how cities are embedding green infrastructure into broader urban strategies, and what it takes to scale these interventions in ways that deliver tangible benefits for both people and the urban environment.

Stage: Urban Systems
Thu 5
11:20h - 12:05h Stage: Urban Systems All Passes
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