Midterm Event: Interreg projects join forces in Middelburg

28/01/2026

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On 12 March 2026, Middelburg will host a unique joint midterm event for two leading Interreg projects, Cool Cities(North Sea Region) and Cool Neighbourhoods (North-West Europe).

Programm of the day

Moderator: Tako Popma

12:00 – 13:00 Lunch & poster exhibition
13:00 – 13:15 Welcome – Jeroen Louws, Vice Mayor of Middelburg
13:15 – 13:30 Introduction: Cool Cities & Cool Neighbourhoods
13:30 – 13:50 Interreg & European cooperation – Joint Secretariats NWE & NSR
13:50 – 14:20 Keynote: Tim van Hattum – Climate expert & writer
14:20 – 14:40 Cool Networks & urban heat adaptation – Stephanie Erwin, AUAS
14:40 – 15:00 Empowering communities – Emma Westerduin, Except Integrated Sustainability
15:00 – 15:20 GreenDense in practice (Bruges) – Eva Gheselle, City of Bruges
15:20 – 15:40 Q&A
15:40 – 16:10 Coffee break
16:10 – 16:40 Keynote: Inge van Wijk, BoschSlabbers Landscape Architects

Why join

Get inspired by leading experts in climate, biodiversity, and urban design, and learn how European cities are working together on heat adaptation. Discover practical tools from real neighborhoods, exchange ideas with policymakers and practitioners, and connect with partners in Cool Cities and Cool Neighbourhoods. This event is exclusive to invited guests due to limited capacity. If you would like to attend but have not received an invitation, please contact Thijn de Voogd via thijn.de.voogd@arnhem.nl