Biennale della Sostenibilità 2023: a panel by VSF at the RICS’ European forum, meeting in Venice

At the Procuratie Vecchie di San Marco, headquarters of The human safety net, the Venice Sustainability Foundation (VSF) organized a panel at the forum managed by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) association.

The speakers brought their experiences on the topic of “Climate Resilient Cities and Infrastructure: Venice’s Vision for the Future,” during the “World built environment forum – Europe,” a two-day event in which members, professionals from around the world working in the building and real estate industry, had the opportunity to learn more about the lagoon reality and sustainable perspectives for the city’s future.

The side event of the 2023 Biennale della Sostenibilità – The MOSE Era started with a narration of the Mose system and its impact on the territory, and then hosted the speakers’ visions of how to transform Venice’s infrastructure, a key step in supporting the transition to zero carbon emissions.

The day opened with an account of the Foundation, from its inception to its goals, involving Alessandro Costa, Director General of the Venice Sustainability Foundation (VSF); and then continued through contributions from Benno Albrecht, rector of the Iuav University of Venice; Caterina Fosci, Partner, Head of infrastructures asset management and Construction, PWC Italia; Hermes Redi, General Manager of Consorzio Venezia Nuova; and James Orlandi, Head of Project Research & Development Unit of the North Adriatic Sea Port System Authority – Ports of Venice and Chioggia.