For two days this week Wavemakers participated in the (Re)Connecting River and City conference, hosted by Carola Hein, IEA de Paris (Paris Institute for Advanced Study) and Sorbonne University. Tilly Stroo and Elizabeth Hameeteman were a part of a roundtable on Swimmable Cities. They sharing insights on the power of sports, education, and community action to make urban waterways more accessible, sustainable, and resilient.
The conference, held at Paris Institute for Advanced Study and Atelier Néerlandais, brought together global experts to explore the future of water and heritage, covering key themes like:
– Swimmable Cities: How sports and recreation can drive urban waterway restoration.
– Shipping & Urban Logistics: Sustainable transport solutions along rivers.
– Wastewater & Circular Practices: Rethinking urban water cycles.
– Climate Resilience in World Heritage Cities: Integrating heritage with water adaptation strategies.
Grateful for the incredible conversations and connections with Carola Hein, Alexandra Van Milink, Adriaan van der Linden, Lucas Vroom, Jorg Pieneman, Mohamed el Azouti, Chris Romer-Lee, Yixin Cao, Valerie Plagnes, Linda Lilienfeld, Ellen Schultz, Maurice Jansen, Eddy Moors, Benno Bultink, Matthias Wantzen, Phillipe Agard, Gaetan Siew, Tino Mager, Mirna Ashraf Ali and many more.
And, of course, a big thanks to Wavemakers United, Marijn Boll and Mathurin Mahé for their energy during our brainstorm sessions!
Real change happens when we build bridges and work together!
