Webinar 'Basisvoorwaarden voor een duurzame stad'
Webinar: Essential Conditions for a Sustainable City
Climate, mobility, and inclusion are visible pillars of sustainable cities. But what about the underlying foundations, such as good governance, integrity, and multi-level governance? How do experts worldwide view these essential conditions for sustainable urban development? And where do differences and similarities lie between regions?
During this interactive webinar, we will explore answers together with international experts and partners. We will dive into three inspiring case studies and regional stories, and discuss the first findings of our study on the essential conditions for sustainable cities.
Your input makes a difference. Join the conversation, share your experiences, and learn from similar governments and actors around the world.
Register now and help build strong foundations for sustainable cities across the globe.
For whom?
• Policymakers and officials at local and regional levels
• Cities and municipalities working on sustainable development
• Researchers and experts in urban development and sustainability
• Members of GSK Sustainable Cities and their partners from the Global South
• Anyone interested in international cooperation and urban sustainability
Speakers
• Soren Rasmussen (Senior Consultant – study on the essential conditions for Sustainable Cities)
• Luk Raeymaekers (Senior Consultant – study on the essential conditions for Sustainable Cities)
Practical information
• Date: Thursday, 4 September 2025
• Time: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM CEST, Brussels
• Language: French (with simultaneous interpretation into Spanish and English)
• Location: Online via Zoom
If you wish to use the interpreters, please connect via a computer. Zoom’s interpretation function does not work on mobile phones.
Contact
If you have any questions, please contact academie@vvsg.be or katharina.verstraelen@vvsg.be.
The webinar is supported by VVSG and members of GSK Sustainable Cities.
The Sustainable Cities Platform
The Sustainable Cities platform was established within the framework of a grant programme funded by the Belgian federal government’s DGD (Directorate-General for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid). Within this platform, stakeholders discuss, exchange, and collaborate on contributing to sustainable cities worldwide through international cooperation. The platform brings together five active members: VVSG (Association of Flemish Cities and Municipalities) – the lead organisation of the platform, UVCW (Union of Cities and Municipalities of Wallonia), Brulocalis (Association of the City and Municipalities of Brussels), the NGO Echos Communication, and the NGO Rikolto. In addition, several other actors, such as NGOs, institutional stakeholders, and Enabel, are closely involved in developing the activities. Together, these actors work towards creating sustainable cities that achieve the SDGs. A sustainable city operates within the planet’s ecological boundaries while ensuring the minimum social conditions necessary for the well-being of its inhabitants.
