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The logistics industry is in the spotlight after many of us relied on home deliveries during lockdown - a shift that has changed retail forever. But what does this mean for shops, the environment, and the people who make it all happen? We're in Germany for our final episode, where Emma is joined by Raimund Paetzmann, VP of Corporate Real Estate at Zalando and Gordon Mauer, Head of Logistics Europe at Arcadis.  

The construction sector’s carbon footprint is one of the biggest on earth, and this summer has offered some devastating reminders that climate change is a very real problem. From floods in Germany and Belgium, to fires in Greece and France - today’s program debates how we can make building more green. Joining us in this episode are Adel Yahia, Managing Director, Immobel Belgium; Nicolas Bearelle, Founder, Re-Vive and Gunter Egghe, Commercial Director, Arcadis Belgium.

Data centers not only act as digital warehouses, they can also be good neighbors. But what about the data itself? How much of it really needs storing, and how sustainable can it be? Joining Emma Nelson in this program are Alex Reid, Architect at Reid Brewin Architects; Tony Jacob, VP Design & Construction, Digital Realty; Olivier Dumoulin, Business Development Lead, Arcadis France; Laura Allwood, Trainee Project Manager, Arcadis and James Rix, Associate Project Manager, Arcadis. 

In this episode we delve into politics and the relationship between the public and private sector. How do we work together to navigate ourselves out of challenges that do not respect borders or party politics?   Our guests today are Gavin Barwell, UK government adviser; Nikolas Hill, Political Consultant in Germany and John Batten, Global Cities Director at Arcadis. 

As tourism slowly returns to Europe, we discuss how the hospitality sector is adapting quickly to ever changing restrictions, whilst being more sustainable and using tech to give guests a bespoke luxury experience.  Joining us in this episode are Floris Boyen, General Manager of Le Monumental Palace hotel in Porto, Portugal and Marcos Uttley, CEO of Arcadis Spain and Portugal.   

Welcome to this special series as we return to the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, albeit some of us virtually, for MIPIM 2021. Presented by BBC journalist Emma Nelson, we invite guests from around the world to talk about the future of real estate - and the biggest challenges facing our cities.