Adrie Fourie is a visionary sustainability strategist who seamlessly integrates her extensive insight into development economics, urban management, green building design, and precinct development into her role as Head of Department: Sustainable Cities and Research. With a passion for facilitating liveable, resilient, and trauma-informed cities, Adrie is committed to reshaping urban landscapes to address the lingering effects of apartheid spatial planning. She is focused on ensuring that cities prepare for the inevitable challenges of climate change, urbanisation, and resource scarcity. Her career is marked by a relentless drive to foster innovation and guide strategic conversations that lead to tangible, sustainable outcomes. Adrie’s unique approach to city planning is rooted in her certification as a trauma-informed coach, enabling her to mentor and develop the next generation of sustainability practitioners at Solid Green Consulting. Through thought leadership, she consistently pioneers new tools and approaches, facilitating a transformative shift in thinking for clients and positioning herself at the forefront of the industry.