**Schulz Barbara**
__Public Profile and Recent Activity__
* **Date of Birth:** May 25, 1972
* **Place of Birth:** Talence, France
* **Social Media:**
* [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/schulzbarbara)
* [Twitter](https://twitter.com/schulzbarbara)
* [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/schulzbarbara/)
* **Recent Projects:**
* **Ongoing:** Research and Advocacy for Sustainable Urban Development and Climate Change Mitigation
* **2021:** Launch of the "Green Cities Lab" initiative to foster innovation in urban sustainability
* **2020:** Publication of the book "The Future of Cities: Climate Change and Urban Resilience"
* **Other Information:**
* **Education:** PhD in Urban Planning and Policy from the University of Paris-Dauphine
* **Professional Experience:**
* Mayor of the City of Talence (2008-2020)
* President of the Federation of French Mayors (2014-2020)
* Vice-President of the European Committee of the Regions (2015-2020)
* **Awards and Recognition:**
* Legion of Honour (2015)
* World Mayor Prize (2018)