Region II of UIA comprises architectural organisations of the following countries: from Europe (Hungary, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, the Baltic countries – Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, along with Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and the Balkan countries – Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia, Montenegro, Albania, Republic of North Macedonia, Kosovo, Slovenia, Croatia and Greece), the Black Sea and Caspian Sea regions (Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan) and countries from the Mediterranean and the Middle East (Turkey, Cyprus, Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, Israel).
The UIA Region 2 is characterized by its various cultures, ways of life, architectural heritage and natural treasures. We will be sharing various ways of practice across the Region’s countries, the challenges architects face today, global trends and their local impact as well as the necessity for collaboration across all levels. We will focus on Ukraine and Lebanon.
We will discuss how we can unite our efforts in creating a healthy environment, retain cultural heritage and help create a new Ukraine that thrives on resilient communities and innovative ways of preserving its natural resources. We will also touch upon partnerships with UN Habitat and HPF, the European Investment Bank and local governments amongst others towards building a better future for all: within the region and beyond.
WELCOME NOTES:
Jose Luis Cortes – President of the International Union of Architects
MODERATORS:
Istelianna Atanassova – Vice President of the International Union of Architects for Region 2
Christine Auclair – Coordinator, World Urban Campaign, UN-Habitat
SPEAKERS:
UKRAINE – National Union of Architects (NSAU)
Oleksandr Chyzhevskyi – President of NSAU
Serhiy Buravchenko – Vice President of NSAU
Olena Oliynyk – Vice President of NSAU
LEBANON – Order of Engineers and Architects (OEA)
Divina Abou Jaoude & Sany Jamal – President of the UIA Member section
Rasmus LAURIDSEN – Head of EIB Group Office Denmark at European Investment Bank
Jesper Nygård – CEO Realdania – Denmark, Philanthropic Foundation
Mona Rady – Chair of HPF – UN Habitat Professional Forum (HPF)
