International conference on climate adaptation and energy saving, 9–11 June 2026 in Berlin

For three days in June 2026, the focus will be on greening roofs, façades and interiors. Around 800 participants from Germany and abroad are expected to attend the World Congress on Green Buildings, which is being held under the patronage of Carsten Schneider, Federal Minister for the Environment, and Ute Bonde, Berlin Senator for Mobility, Transport, Climate Protection and the Environment. 

Plants on roofs, on façades and indoors are among the most effective climate adaptation measures. Energy saving, insulation, rainwater retention, air purification, noise reduction, habitats for animals. The enormous importance of green roofs and facades is a key focus internationally, and so, over the two days of the congress, there will be over 80 specialist presentations by speakers from 23 countries (Asia, the Americas, Africa, Australia and Europe) across 25 thematic blocks. 

Guided excursions to notable green building projects in Berlin are the highlight of the third day of the congress. In addition to knowledge transfer and the presentation of best-practice examples, the focus is on networking amongst participants from the fields of planning, politics, local authorities, urban water management, industry, the property sector and associations.  

The World Congress on Green Buildings is organised by the Federal Association for Green Buildings (BuGG) – with the support of international and national partners, including the bdla. Members of the bdla can book congress tickets at a discounted rate. 

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