Panel Discussion: Towards Sustainable and Resilient Communities. Harnessing The Power of Nature-based Solutions
Wed 31 May
2:55 PM — 3:35 PM (GMT+08:00) Kuala Lumpur, Singapore
The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia, Grand Ballroom, level 1
The world is urbanising at an unprecedented rate, with the UN projecting that 68% of the world’s population will be living in urban areas by 2050. As cities continue to generate solutions to the climate crisis, there are lessons to be learned. Hear from this panel of leading industry professionals on how innovative nature based solutions has not only lowered environmental risks, but how it has also enhanced the attractiveness and value of properties. How can green infrastructure solutions be implemented to deliver more sustainable and liveable communities?
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Founder and Global CEO Longevity Partners Ltd
Etienne Cadestin is the founder and global CEO of Longevity Partners. He has more than ten years of expertise in sustainable property investment and strategy. With a team of nearly 200 experts, Etienne provides responsible business and climate advisory services to some of the world’s largest property investment firms. Prior to founding Longevity Partners in 2015, Etienne worked at Knight Frank, JLL and the United…
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Chief Sustainability Officer City Developments Limited
A pioneering green building and sustainability advocate for over two decades, Esther has been instrumental in establishing CDL’s leadership in sustainability. It is ranked top real estate company on the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World since 2020. It became the first real estate conglomerate in Southeast Asia to sign the World Green Building Council’s Net Zero Carbon Buildings in February 2021. Named…
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Global Director for Water Infrastructure and Climate Adaptation Ramboll
Christian Nyerup Nielsen is Global Director for Water Infrastructure and Climate Adaptation in Ramboll. Nielsen is an international leading expert in integrated planning and urban resilience projects from planning to implementation. Nielsen has extensive international experience with management of projects in all scales of urban development and resiliency, including multifunctional and nature-based solutions in an urban context. Nielsen’s expertise in the field of combining urban…
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Senior Managing Director and Country Head, Australia Hines
David is the country head of Hines in Australia and is responsible for the firm’s management, development, and investment activities across the country. These activities include an existing portfolio of over nine office and logistics assets across more than 135,000 square meters, as well as a development pipeline of office and multifamily projects with a projected end value of more than AU$2.0bn. David opened the…


