Call for peers-Blue-green infrastructure for business parks
In the context of an upcoming interregional peer review for the benefit of the intermunicipal organisation Interwaas (Belgium) on blue-green infrastructure for business parks. The peer review is scheduled for 17-18 September 2025, in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium.
Call for peers: share your expertise on blue-green infrastructure for business parks
Our current peer review supports Interwaas, an intermunicipal organisation representing seven municipalities in East Flanders, Belgium. Among its core responsibilities is the development and management of business parks across the region.
Like many others in Flanders, most of these business parks were developed in the 1980s and are characterised by extensive paving and minimal blue-green infrastructure. As a result, they are increasingly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, such as:
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Flooding during periods of heavy rainfall
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Heat stress during prolonged warm spells
In response, Interwaas is committed to reversing the trend of excessive soil sealing. Their goal is to make existing business parks more liveable, climate-resilient, and aligned with new regional regulations introduced by the Flemish Government on water infiltration and buffering for permit procedures.
Join us to bring you experience!
We are currently identifying potential peers who can share inspiring practices and provide targeted recommendations.
Do you have knowledge on one or more of the above policy challenges? Please complete our short questionnaire (5 minutes) to be selected as peer!
Deadline for submitting your application is 23 May 2025.
What to expect
Selected peers will meet onsite in Belgium for 1.5 working days with Interwaas to further analyse the particular questions and elaborate concrete recommendations for policy action jointly with the host. The peer review includes a study visit.
Why Participate as a Peer?
You’ll meet the regional policy makers and local stakeholders to further analyse their challenges and elaborate concrete recommendations for policy action jointly with them in a peer-learning format fully moderated by the Policy Learning Platform.
- Contribute to meaningful change: Your expertise can help implement effective strategies.
- Enhance your skills: Engage in a two-way learning exchange, gaining insights into the practices and policies of other regions.
- Network with experts: Join a group of talented peers and expand your professional network.
Travel and accommodation costs are covered by Interreg Europe.
Contact us
For more information on our peer review service, please visit Interreg Europe Peer Review. Should you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us.
We look forward to your participation and collaboration. Join us for an enriching and impactful experience!