This plenary session aims at raising questions as well as discussing existing technology, solutions and practices, either arising from the MENA region or that can be applied to its geographical area, that can be implemented towards a resilient housing sector, taking into consideration the specificities of the region.
Speakers
Moderator
Jawad Dukhgan
Project Manager
UN-Habitat Jordan
Jawad Dukhgan is an architect, researcher, and curator based in Amman. In 2013 he joined Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation Studio-X Amman
Mona Fawwaz
Professor of Urban Planning
American University of Beirut (AUB)
Mona Fawaz is Professor in Urban Studies and Planning at the American University of Beirut and a research lead/co-founder of the Beirut Urban Lab

Momen El-Husseiny
Assistant Professor of Architecture and Urban Design
The American University in Cairo (AUC)
As a licensed architect since 2003, he has collaborated in the design of several international competitions and projects across the Middle East.

Mohammad Asfour
Chair
Wadi NGO
As a green global citizen; Mohammad, served as the Regional Head for the WorldGBC’s MENA & Africa Network. He was also a board member and chaired Jordan Green Building Council

Wijdan Alsharif
Chair
Palestine GBC
Wijdan Al-Sharif, Civil Engineer with MBA, Co-founder and CEO for Palestine Green Building Council.
