World Green Infrastructure Congress (WGIC) 2017 Berlin

The World Green Infrastructure Congress is an international event held annually in a different WGIN member country. The event focuses on the greening of buildings (greening of roofs, façades and indoor areas) and related topics such as urban climate, rainwater management and sustainability. Builders, architects, engineers, landscape architects, industrial and property representatives, and related professionals from five continents discuss the positive impact of green infrastructure on urban environmental quality and on the well-being of city dwellers. Experts show successful applications of green infrastructure, the best research initiatives, outstanding projects, the latest technologies and incentive-oriented policies for building green. Optional tours are offered to view special green roofs and façades in Berlin.