Cities Under Pressure: A Deep Dive into Urban Geology and Climate Impact

December 4, 2024, 9.00 – 11.30 a.m | Brussels
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Join us at the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences in Brussels for Cities Under Pressure, an event that brings together geologists, urban planners, and environmental researchers. As European cities face both geological and escalating climate challenges, understanding the geology of our urban environments has become crucial. “The Urban Geo-Climate Footprint” documentary takes viewers on an eye-opening journey beneath Europe’s iconic cities, revealing how underlying geological structures influence their resilience to climate change and other natural challenges. From earthquakes to shifting soils, from floods to volcanic eruptions, from geothermal energy to groundwater, the film demonstrates how geology impacts many aspects of city life, offering a unique perspective on the natural forces and resources that support our cities.

The programme includes a networking breakfast, the premiere of The Urban Geo-Climate Footprint documentary, an interactive Urban Geology Quiz, and a live panel discussion. This documentary explores the hidden geological structures beneath Europe’s cities, illustrating how they influence urban resilience to floods, earthquakes, and other natural events. Gain insights into how geology impacts our cities and discover essential strategies for adapting urban environments to an era of environmental change.

Programme Highlights:

09:00 – Welcome breakfast

09:45 –  Premiere of "Cities Under Pressure" Documentary

10:15 – Urban Geology Quiz

10:40 – Panel Discussion: Margherita Menon, European Energy Research Alliance (EERA); Adrian Hiel, Energy Cities

11:30 – End of the event

Watch the Trailer here.

Speakers

Margherita Menon, European Energy Research Alliance
Adrian Hiel, Energy Cities
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