Session moderator, special issue in Elsevier journal, WGIC26 at REBUILD 2026, and stay connected
April 2026 Newsletter
The 12th World Congress on Green Infrastructure will be held in Barcelona and Lleida (Catalonia, Spain) from 27–30 October 2026.
Session highlight:
Luigi Petito as moderator
We are pleased to announce that Luigi Petito will join WGIC26 as a session moderator.
Luigi Petito is the Founder and Managing Director of Business Solutions Europa, as well as the Head of Secretariat for the European Alliance to Save Energy and the World Green Infrastructure Network – EU Chapter. He also serves as Secretary General of the European Childhood Obesity Group.
With extensive experience at the intersection of policy, sustainability, and European institutions, his participation will bring a valuable perspective to the dialogue between green infrastructure, energy transition, and public health.
Special Issue in an Elsevier journal
The best papers presented at WGIC26 will be fast-tracked for publication in Special Issues of Urban Forestry & Urban Greening (Elsevier).
This represents a unique opportunity for authors to gain international visibility and contribute to one of the leading scientific journals in urban green infrastructure and nature-based solutions.
All submissions will undergo a rigorous peer-review process, ensuring high academic standards and impactful contributions.
WGIC26 at REBUILD 2026
Gabriel Pérez, Chair of WGIC26 and member of the Scientific Committee, recently participated in REBUILD 2026, one of the leading events in the building and construction sector.
He took part in the session “Green in hospitality spaces”, alongside Jeffrey Brock, Founding Partner of Moneo Brock.
The discussion explored how green infrastructure and nature-based solutions can enhance hospitality environments, contributing to more sustainable, resilient, and user-focused spaces.
This presence reinforces WGIC26’s role in connecting research, industry, and real-world applications across sectors.
Stay connected with WGIC26
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Join the conversation and be part of the global community shaping the future of green infrastructure and nature-based solutions.