CCLab

The Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Annual Congress provided a vibrant platform for sharing insights on community collaboration practices and fostering a socially inclusive transition toward carbon-neutral societies. The event highlighted how professionals from diverse fields—architects, artists, geographers, and engineers—share common interests in their work, particularly in creating sustainable and inclusive urban environments.

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In the Mapping and Sharing Knowledge on Social Infrastructures panel, Ceren Sezer presented how university campuses can serve as vital social infrastructure that fosters a climate-conscious culture through creative collaboration and public engagement. This aligns with the vision of integrating sustainability and community-building in educational spaces.

The panel featured a dynamic range of contributions from experts in urban design, geography, and planning:

• José Chong
• Hendrik Tieben
• Stefan Bouzarovski
• Angelina Göb
• Sarah Neal
• Steve Pile
• Clare Rishbeth
• Andres Sierra Martinez
• Luce Beeckmans
• Duygu Cihanger Ribeiro

The panel was organized by:

• Patricia Simoes Aelbrecht (Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd)
• Ceren Sezer (RWTH Aachen University)
• Karien Dekker (RMIT University)
• Karina Landman (University of Pretoria)

Many thanks to the conference organisers and venue hosts at the RGS and Imperial College London for facilitating such a collaborative and inspiring event.

Format 

On-site, London