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Green Cities South of Sahara Join us when we continue our exploration of urbanization in Sub-Saharan Africa. This time, we will search for future cities in the present, become familiar with youth activism and green public spaces in Nairobi, as we bring you on a journey to the “Green Cities South of Sahara.”
In collaboration with Dreamtown, we invite you to the Royal Danish Academy for a night of talks, debates, and drinks. There will be plenty of chances to speak with representatives from both organizations or chat with friends over a beer.
“The sustainable and regenerative cities of the future are out there – we just have to get better at spotting them!” - Morten Nielsen
Morten Nielsen is an anthropologist working internationally on socially sustainable urban development - and stand-up comedy. Morten has an extensive background with several interdisciplinary projects that focus on sustainable urban development and on participatory exhibition-making, as well as fieldwork projects ranging from Brazil to Mozambique, among community leaders in poor urban neighborhoods, and research on housing and urban planning.
“Our passion is the transformation of public spaces that represent the dreams of young people and their right to the city” - Dreamtown
Rasmus Bering and the Copenhagen-based NGO Dreamtown work to create physical spaces with and for youth, and to enlarge the space for their participation across cities in Africa. With a focus on slums, informal settlements, and low-income neighborhoods, Dreamtown develops green, creative, and safe spaces in partnerships with young urban activists.
17.30 Welcome
17:45 Morten Nielsen, Anthropologist, The National Museum’s
Research Center for Social Urban Modelling (SUMO)
18:45 Rasmus Bering, Leadership, Dreamtown
19:30 Debate and questions
20:00 Beer, wine, Snacks and talk
The event is scheduled for Thursday, May 2nd, from 17:30 to 21:00, taking place at the Royal Danish Academy (Bld.U aud. 90.1.20), Philip De Langes Allé 10. Admission to the event is free, and it is open to the public.
"Aften Uden Grænser" is a series of events by Architects Without Borders. The objective is to broaden the scope of the architectural profession, emphasizing that architects and related fields can play a pivotal role in fostering development and enhancing living conditions for vulnerable communities worldwide.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Det Kongelige Akademi, Copenhagen , Denmark
