The increasing frequency of extreme weather events such as heatwaves, drought and flooding is forcing the real estate sector to take action. We will need to make our cities and buildings resilient to the impacts of climate change. Consideration must be given to the effects of sea level rise, land subsidence and the availability of drinking water when choosing the location for new developments. Extreme weather often results in damage running into many millions of euros each year. However, investments are also required to make the built environment climate-adaptive.
Is delivering climate-resilient real estate a realistic mission, or an impossible task? What costs are involved and what will it ultimately deliver? And, of course, can we ensure that it remains affordable for everyone?
In this session, provided by Rotterdams Weerwoord (the climate adaptation programme of the Municipality of Rotterdam) in cooperation with the Dutch Green Building Council, we aim to find answers on the costs and benefits of climate-adaptive measures in area and real estate development.
Speakers:
- Guido Slokkers (Municipality of Rotterdam)
- Jan Kadijk (DGBC)
PROVADA winner Michel Baars: 'MOOS will become the ASML of housing construction'
Not a man of one company, but a man of movements. His strength? Not shouting from the sidelines, but starting new companies himself that set the market in motion and challenge existing systems. That's how the jury of the PROVADA Inspiration Award 2026 describes winner Michel Baars. 'Michel gives direction to our entire construction and real estate sector.'
PROVADA 2026: It's a wrap!
For three days, the real estate sector stood shoulder to shoulder at RAI Amsterdam. With a record number of visitors, a packed programme and plenty of energy, PROVADA 2026 was an edition to remember. Below, we look back at the highlights — and at the end you'll find the photos and aftermovie to relive it all.
PROVADA Inspiration Award 2026 for Michel Baars
At PROVADA 2026, the PROVADA Inspiration Award 2026 was presented to Michel Baars. The award is presented annually to an individual who realises sustainable change within the built environment through vision, courage and decisiveness. This year's presentation marks the award's fifth edition.