Ireland Portugal Business Network to celebrate Lisbon Green Capital 2020 with special Sustainability Forum

The theme of this year s event taking place on Monday, March 16, is “Developments in Building Technology and the Built Environment: Implications for Sustainable Economic Development”.

Release time : 2020-02-27 10:26:41

source : Traveldailynews

interested in developing bi-lateral opportunities and sharing knowledge and information across the ‘sustainability’ sphere. Our aim is to create an environment to help participants become more aware of sustainability activities within both countries, allowing them to form collaborations and partnerships - and ultimately drive bilateral trade activity.”

The programme features speakers from Municipal Authorities, Government agencies and private enterprises including Dublin Council, Camara Municipal de Lisboa, EDP, Oceanario de Lisboa, Technical University of Dublin, BlueShift, Decade Development Management, Pestana Hotel Group and Lisbon Tourism Board.

Ambassador of Ireland to Portugal Ralph Victory, President of CCIP Bruno Bobone and Honorary President of the IPBN Tony Boyle are also set to attend.

Susan Cabeceiras, co-organiser and CEO at Lisbon-based architectural design firm Konceptness, said the annual Sustainability Forum has special resonance this year as Lisbon celebrates the European Green Capital Award 2020.

“The European Commission award pays tribute to European cities where innovative urban environmental management and initiatives have taken hold,” she said. “It’s an incredibly proud year for all who have been involved in Lisbon’s renaissance over recent years and its rapid emergence as a progressive, forward-thinking European powerhouse. It also demonstrates how Lisbon is leading the way in setting higher standards in sustainable urban development, listening to what its citizens want and delivering innovative solutions to environmental challenges.”