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Griet Kuppens

Brussels Environment

Head of service ‘Strategy Open Spaces’ at the Green areas Division

Description

Griet Kuppens is Head of Service for Strategy Open Spaces within the Green Areas Division at Brussels Environment, a position she has held for the past five years. In this role, she leads strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing urban green infrastructure and integrating nature-based solutions into regional planning and policy. At the European level, she led Action 5 on Innovative Financing within the European Greening Cities Partnership, a key initiative of the Urban Agenda for the EU. Her work focuses on developing innovative approaches to finance urban greening and strengthening collaboration between cities, public authorities, and international partners. Griet is involved in several strategic projects at both regional and international levels, contributing to the advancement of sustainable urban development, climate resilience, and biodiversity enhancement. Prior to joining Brussels Environment, she worked as an architect and landscape architect, primarily on urban development projects, bringing a multidisciplinary perspective that bridges spatial planning, design, and environmental policy.
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