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Wasser, Grün und Wohlbefinden – Blaugrüne Infrastrukturen für lebenswerte, resiliente Städte

Blue-green infrastructure connects green spaces and water bodies into multifunctional networks and is considered a key concept for climate-resilient cities. Parks, rivers, rainwater management, and green open spaces work together—ecologically, climatically, and socially.

Beyond its effects on biodiversity and microclimate, its impact on people is particularly significant: recreation, health, experiences of nature, and the strengthening of the human–nature relationship. Drawing on international examples—including the uncovering and renaturalization of waterways—the presentation demonstrates how blue-green approaches are implemented across different cultural and climatic contexts. It makes clear that blue-green infrastructure is more than a technical response to climate change: it opens up new possibilities for designing livable cities and brings together ecological functions with social quality.

Online participation is also possible via Zoom:
Participation link: https://senckenberg-de.zoom-x.de/j/61951365165?pwd=OWE3bzhlNUJIQ2lQRkY5ZURqcnlFdz09
Meeting ID: 619 5136 5165
Passcode: 008950

The ecologist Leonie Fischer heads the Institute of Landscape Planning and Ecology at the University of Stuttgart. Her research focuses on the ecology of human-influenced habitats in both tropical and temperate regions, with a particular emphasis on urban ecology and urban renaturalization. A key aspect of her work is its strong practical orientation, aiming to bridge research and real-world application.