Olivier Richard
Geographer and Urban Planner
Atelier parisien d’urbanisme, Paris
ABOUT
Olivier has been working for more than 20 years at the Atelier parisien d’urbanisme (Apur) the Paris urban planning agency, where he leads numerous projects at the intersection of urban strategy, urban design, mobility, and environmental issues.
His work includes major urban projects in Paris and its metropolitan area, strategies to rebalance and intensify public spaces, and the development of environmental, energy, and decarbonization strategies. He is currently in charge of Apur’s environmental and energy studies and is also responsible for Apur international activities.
In this capacity, he represents Apur on several decentralized cooperation missions and programs over the past five years, in connection with the international activities of the City of Paris: Phnom Penh, Cambodia (2024–25); Abidjan, Ivory Coast (2023); Yaoundé, Cameroon (2023–25); Buenos Aires, Argentina (2020–2022); Bethlehem, Palestine (2019), etc.
Panellist – Climate Resilience: Building for a Changing Climate
Wednesday, 9 July 2025, 11:45 AM
Climate resilience has emerged as a critical priority in mitigating the escalating risks of climate-related threats. Unlike conventional durability measures – such as design redundancy and material strength – true resilience demands a building’s capacity to anticipate, absorb, adapt, and recover from climate shocks.
This panel delves into resilience-driven design, examining how we can future-proof our cities, infrastructure, and communities against climate uncertainty. From cutting-edge innovations to enabling policies, we’ll explore what it takes to embed resilience at the core of development, and why it’s the cornerstone of meaningful sustainability.
Join us as we redefine building for a changing climate.