Sacha Stolp
Director of innovation
Department of Engineering, City of Amsterdam
About Me
Sacha Stolp is a pioneering force in urban innovation, blending her expertise in climate adaptation, sustainability, and infrastructure to craft a roadmap for future-proof cities. With over 18 years of experience, primarily with the department of Engineering of the Municipality of Amsterdam, she has spearheaded transformative projects that align cities with the pressing challenges of climate change, urbanization, and digitalization.
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From the Ground Up: Building Resilient Cities
With over half of the world's population now residing in cities—and projections indicating that figure will near 70% by 2050—the urgency to redesign urban spaces is undeniable. Climate change has become a present reality, evidenced by more frequent extreme weather events that test the limits of our urban infrastructures. What are the foundational elements of urban resilience we must strengthen? How can we get our cities closer to net zero? And what bold actions can we take today to build cities capable of withstanding climate challenges for future generations?