Eliza Shaw

Eliza Shaw, Ph.D., is a distinguished scholar with a doctorate in environmental psychology and a focus on sustainable urban development, community resilience, and cultural heritage preservation. Her dedication to enhancing our global community shines through her diverse roles as an innovative mentor, educator, consultant, author, motivational speaker, and media contributor.

Dr. Shaw has penned several influential books, including "Urban Roots: Cultivating Sustainable Cities," "Heritage Revived: The Blueprint for Cultural Continuity," and "Blueprints of Tomorrow: Crafting Urban Spaces for Generations to Come."

A highly regarded presenter, Eliza has delivered over 300 lectures and interactive workshops on sustainability and urban planning across Europe. She has worked as a strategic advisor for municipal governments, European Union bodies, UNESCO-affiliated organizations, and leading architectural firms in more than 25 countries.

Eliza's insights have been highlighted by media outlets such as BBC World, CNN International, ARTE, and Deutsche Welle. She was recognized as one of the Top Urban Visionaries by Monocle Magazine, named a Changemaker by CityLab, and listed among the Leading Thinkers in Sustainability by GreenBiz in 2022. In April 2023, she received the prestigious Europa Nostra Award for her contributions to heritage conservation.

Leveraging her background as a former member of the European Association of Architectural Critics, Dr. Shaw launched and hosted "The Urban Pulse," a series dedicated to exploring the intersection of city life and culture on Radio France Internationale. The show won the European Broadcasting Union’s Creative Content Award in 2019 and remains popular among listeners worldwide.

She has been actively involved with various professional boards, such as the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), the Global Urban Development Network (GUDN), and the European Federation for Transport and Environment (T&E). Currently based in Paris, France, Eliza travels extensively for speaking engagements and field research, always seeking new ways to promote sustainable practices and preserve our cultural legacies for future generations.