Be Ready Project at the International AESOP 2025 Conference in Istanbul
From 7 to 11 July 2025
From 7 to 11 July 2025, the international AESOP 2025 Congress took place in Istanbul, bringing together experts in spatial planning, urbanism, and sustainable development from across Europe and beyond. This year, the AESOP Congress hosted more than 1,000 participants and over 800 contributions, covering topics such as climate resilience, sustainable mobility, digital innovation, and inclusive public policies.
At the conference, Barbara Mušič from the Urban Planning Institute of the Republic of Slovenia successfully presented two independent contributions, both developed within the international Be Ready project, co-financed by the INTERREG Danube Programme.
Within the thematic section dedicated to climate change, the topic “Urban Heat Islands Assessment for Building City Resilience: A Novel Approach” was presented to the participants. The presentation highlighted an innovative methodology for assessing urban heat islands, enabling cities to prepare more effectively and increase their resilience to heatwaves. The second contribution, entitled “Enhancing Urban Resilience: The Role of Open Spaces in Mitigating Urban Heat Islands”, was presented in the section focused on public spaces. This contribution emphasised the importance of public and open spaces as a key factor in reducing the effects of urban heat islands and improving quality of life during the summer months.
More information about the Be Ready project and the AESOP 2025 conference is available on the official website.
Foto: Matej Nikšič