World Built Environment Forum - Europe

19 - 20 October 2023

Decarbonising Europe’s built environment: a sustainable approach for people, planet and profit

In October the first of its kind, RICS World Built Environment Forum Europe took place. A unique opportunity for our regional members and those who have an interest in the built and natural environments to gather, collaborate and network in Venice.

Directly affected by climate change (rising sea levels) and social challenges (mass tourism), the city of Venice, as well as the wider public and private sectors recognise the need to change, and to do so at pace.

To realise this vision, WBEF Europe took place at the Procuratie Vecchie, a historical landmark in Piazza San Marco, where sector leaders convened from different backgrounds to advance discussions of critical importance and ultimately shape the future of the profession and that of the built and natural environments.

Over 2 half days, participants got to build a picture of the effective decarbonisation of the European built environment and sustainable investment practices amidst a global economic downturn that is impacting industry practice and notions of business-as-usual.