#ParksMatter International Greening Forum - synergy of ideas for a sustainable urban environment!
International Greening Forum - synergy of ideas for a sustainable urban environment!
On 28-29 May, the International Greening Forum was held in Rzeszów, Poland, as part of the project "City Parks Matter - A new approach to urban greenery management in Ivano-Frankivsk and Rzeszów (ParksMatter)", implemented within the framework of the Interreg NEXT Poland-Ukraine Programme 2021-2027.
The two-day event brought together experts, representatives of municipalities, researchers and practitioners who shared modern approaches to the development of urban green spaces, ecosystem conservation and the transformation of urban spaces into a comfortable living environment.
On the first day, the participants got introduced to Rzeszow's implemented greening practices and listened to presentations by Polish experts who outlined the main principles and trends in the formation of urban green spaces and focused on the harmony of urban greenery with natural ecosystems.
Particular attention was drawn to the speeches by representatives of Ivano-Frankivsk:
Vladyslav Sak, Head of the Design and Estimates Office of the Department of Public Works, spoke about greening as a tool for creating a comfortable urban space.
Ruslana Vasyliuk, Director of the Municipal Enterprise "Centre for City Development and Recreation", presented the concept of developing existing parks in Ivano-Frankivsk.
Myroslava Mylenka, an environmental expert, outlined the role of greening in achieving sustainable development goals in the context of climate change, sharing global examples and local perspectives.
On the second day, the participants went on a tour of green locations in Rzeszow to see how the principles of sustainable urbanism are implemented in urban space.
The Forum has become a powerful platform for sharing experiences, finding common solutions and inspiring the creation of a modern green space management system in the cities of both countries.
The project “City Parks Matter - a new approach to urban greenery management in Ivano-Frankivsk and Rzeszów” is implemented under Interreg Next Poland-Ukraine 2021-2027 Programme. The content of this publication is the sole responsibility of its authors and can under no circumstances be regarded as reflecting the position of the European Union.
