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Ruud Schuthof

Ruud Schuthof | ICLEI Europe Friburgo, Germany
Ruud Schuthof

Biography

Ruud Schuthof is Deputy Regional Director at ICLEI Europe and brings together technology, data, governance and cross-sector collaboration to turn ambitious urban visions into practical solutions. Ruud works at the intersection of cities, digital transformation and societal impact, helping communities harness innovation to improve quality of life and build resilient cities for the future. He was among the initiators of the ICLEI Action Fund supporting data-driven climate and resilience action in cities across Europe. He is also part of the Google.org Accelerator: AI for Government Innovation.

Sessions

13:05h
Thematic Roundtable | | HOWS BARCELONA | Housing - Building Innovation

Housing and the Climate Transition: From New Build to Deep Retrofit

Michael Donaldson
Michael Donaldson Ajuntament de Barcelona; BIT Habitat Chief Innovation Officer; General Director Speaker
Christine Lemaitre
Christine Lemaitre Deutsche Gesellschaft für Nachhaltiges Bauen - DGNB - German Sustainable Building Council Chief Executive Officer Speaker
Hélène Chartier
Hélène Chartier C40 Cities Senior Director of Climate Solutions l Director of Urban Planning and Design Speaker
Cristina Mateo Rebollo
Cristina Mateo Rebollo IE School of Architecture and Design Associate Dean Moderator
Ruud Schuthof
Ruud Schuthof ICLEI Europe Deputy Regional Director Speaker

#Building Retrofit, #Digital Building Innovation, #Energy-efficient renovation, #Housing Quality, #Nature-Based Solutions, #Net Zero Carbon Construction

2026-11-04 13:05 2026-11-04 13:50 Europe/Madrid Housing and the Climate Transition: From New Build to Deep Retrofit

Housing is central to the climate transition, both because of its contribution to emissions and because of the opportunity to improve homes, neighbourhoods, and living conditions. Decarbonising housing requires action on two fronts: embedding net-zero performance in new construction through passive design, low-carbon materials, and integrated energy systems, and retrofitting the vast existing stock that will still be standing in 2050. This conversation will explore technical and policy approaches across both dimensions, asking how to make climate-compatible housing affordable, scalable, and accessible across different income levels.

Stage: HOWS Barcelona
Wed 4
13:05h - 13:50h Stage: HOWS Barcelona All Passes
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