EFB Open Meeting

European Update on 5 May 2026 (17:00–19:00 CET)

We are happy to invite you to the EFB Open Meeting – European Update on 5 May 2026 (17:00–19:00 CET).

The registration for the event is open here: https://naturebasedenterprise.com/networks/events/211302

The meeting is organised by the European Federation of Green Roof and Living Walls Associations (EFB) in collaboration with the GoNaturePositive! Project, SoGreen Alliance, EU Chapter WGIN and EFB Member Associations.

The meeting is open and free of charge for policymakers, practitioners, researchers, and all stakeholders interested in nature-based solutions and urban green infrastructure.

EFB Open Meeting – European Update

5.0.2026

17:00 – 19:00 CET

Language of the event: English
Moderator: Chris Bridgman, EFB Vice President, Chair of the Board for GRO8
17:00 – 17:20	EFB and GoNaturePositive! Updates: Implementing Green Roofs and Walls: European Lessons – BioAgora and EU Science Service report supporting Member States and cities in delivering the Nature Restoration Regulation through building-integrated greenery. *Vera Enzi-Zechner,* EFB Vice President, NBS-Consultant, GRÜNSTATTGRAU Business Board Member, VfB EU Correspondent GoNaturePositive! Market Survey *Tetiana Konchenko,* EFB General Secretary
17:20 – 17:30	Q&A
17:30 – 17:50	Engaging with EU Policy: Practical Lobbying Approaches and Opportunities Overview of SoGreen Alliance and ELCA advocacy activities for the Green Infrastructure sector and key priorities ahead. *Egbert Roozen,* Secretary General of European Landscape Contractors Association (ELCA), SoGreen Alliance
17:50 – 18:00	Q&A
18:00 – 18:10	European Policy Update – Guidelines for the Implementation of European Legislation Guidelines for the implementation of European legislation for the deployment of urban green infrastructure and NBS on buildings. *Vera Enzi-Zechner,* EFB Vice President, NBS-Consultant, GRÜNSTATTGRAU Business Board Member, VfB EU Correspondent
18:10 – 18:20	Q&A
18:20 – 18:50	Panel Discussion – National Implementation Examples Discussion on national-level implementation of European legislation for urban green infrastructure and nature-based solutions (NBS) on buildings. Panelists: *Sophie Rousset-Rouvière* (France), EFB Vice President, General Delegate of ADIVET – Association for the Greening of Built-Up Areas and Urban Infrastructure *Simon Perneel* (Belgium), EFB Board Member, Chairman of the BFGB – Belgian Federation Green-Blue Construction *Tanja Herr* (Croatia), EFB Board Member, President of GROF – National Association formGreening Roofs and Facades
18:50 – 18:55	Upcoming EFB activities
18:55 – 19:00	Conclusions and closing of the event

We are looking forward to welcoming you there and also at the upcoming events in the Green Buildings sector – do not miss an opportunity to register:

* International Conference „Greening Modern Cities – Green roofs and living walls in the context of urban adaptation to climate change” in Poland

19-21 May 2026 | Białystok, Poland & online

An international conference organised by the Polish Green Roofs Association (PSDZ)
Registration

* World Congress on Greening Buildings 2026 in Germany

9-11 June 2026 | Berlin, Germany
A three-day international congress organised by Bundesverband GebäudeGrün e.V. (BuGG)
Registration

We are looking forward to welcoming you to the EFB Open Meeting and other EFB and partner events!

Please share the invitation to the event also with your network!