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🌍 Calling all changemakers in the buildings and construction sector! 🏗️ Ready to make a difference in climate adaptation? Join us for our upcoming Brainstorming Lab and be a part of shaping the future of resilience in the buildings and construction sector. 🚀 The Adaptation Hub is convening a dynamic session to chart actionable strategies following its call to action in its white paper, "Why Are We Not Adapting?" (https://lnkd.in/e29vaWGw ) It's time to move beyond discussion and into action! 🌟 What to expect: ✅ Engaging discussions led by industry leaders. ✅ Opportunity to define priority actions for climate adaptation. ✅ Showcasing real-world examples of successful initiatives. ✅ Collaborative environment fostering innovation and collaboration. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ePzWJivg 🗓️ Save the date: Last two weeks of May 2024 (specific dates listed here: https://lnkd.in/ePzWJivg ) 📝 Register now to secure your spot and be a part of driving meaningful change in our sector! Registration link: https://lnkd.in/et5ahVEb Together, let's build a resilient future for generations to come. #ClimateAdaptation #BuildingResilience #BrainstormingLab Judy Zakreski 赵笛 Victor Pianet Karim SELOUANE, PhD Julie Prigent Marianne Armstrong Liz Beardsley Stephane POUFFARY Andrew Minson Dan Sandink Iman Gawad Ariana Karamallis ADEME RESALLIENCE International Code Council

Curious about decarbonization? Emerald Built Environments Principal, Matt Setzekorn, is leading a webinar about building systems that reduce GHG emissions and how design teams need to think differently when the challenge is net zero. Join him on August 6 at noon EST!

Reflecting back, at the to the Buildings Pavilion Conversation on "Decarbonization of Built Environment, New Solutions and Implementations," where we discussed, #Climate Smart Cities during #Cop28 with Tina Paillet, FRICS Guy Grainger Rasmi Hamzeh with Mariana 💚 Castaño Cano. As the world is preparing for COP29 Azerbaijan we still have to keep alive the conversations and actions! on - Whole Life Carbon Approach - Design and Operational Carbon - Financial Investment on Infrastructure - Sustainable Business Model - Carbon in our #infrastructure Three points from my view - #Decarbonization at Scale - #Innovation at #scale - #Climate Smart Cities (#resiliência #design for our cities and communities!) AECOM #AecomMiddleEast CIBSE CIBSE UAE NetZeroCityBook Mission Zero Glorianne Montefrio Global Sustainability Alliance Alex Malouf Stephen Wilkinson Langdon Morris Eleonora Panciera https://lnkd.in/df2xXNcV

Looking forward to attending Footprint+ 2024 tomorrow! Hope to see some of you there. I’ll be starting with the breakfast briefing with Modus: How is ESG driving asset performance?

📣 Our Science Based Targets have been approved At NOD - Network of Design we commit to urgent climate action. We believe in reaching ambitious goals through cooperation: Within our group and with like-minded partners. We are happy to announce that our climate reduction targets have been approved by the Science Based Target initiative where: 🍃NOD - Network of Design commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2023 base year. 🍃NOD - Network of Design also commits to reduce scope 3 GHG emissions 52% per SEK value added within the same timeframe. "It has been a true team effort, where all NOD group companies have contributed and we have learned a great deal along the way. At NOD we focus on responsible environmental and social practices and it is our obligation to deliver our share of climate action“ says CEO Therese Hillman.  Great work by Jonas Wetterlöf, Mirkku Kullberg, Oscar von Konow, Joakim Ståhl, Malin Hultqvist and their respective teams👏

🌍 Driving Sustainability in Construction 🚜 The CEA (Construction Equipment Association) is making significant strides toward a greener future, as highlighted in the latest CAFA Climate Action for Associations progress update. Here’s what we’ve been up to: ✔️ Supporting members with insights into industry challenges and opportunities, like alternative fuels and construction EVs. ✔️ Reengaging with disengaged members and tailoring solutions to meet their needs. ✔️ Collaborating with policymakers to address barriers and align goals with a 1.5°C target. ✔️ Leading the way by exploring internal sustainability initiatives, from emissions measurement to actionable reduction plans. "We’re proud of the progress made but know there’s still work to do. We can accelerate change across the industry by sharing resources, measuring impact, and staying committed to collaboration." Viki Bell Thank you to CAFA for their ongoing guidance and benchmarking support! #Sustainability #ConstructionEquipment #CEA #NetZero #ClimateAction

Read Shawn Severson, Graham Mattison, IRC, and Peter Gastreich's "Weekly Sustainable Investing Surveyor" report discussing the latest news and performance in the WTR Sustainability Index from last week. #sustainability #climate #marketanalysis #wtr #watertowerresearch

Great article from Lori Ferriss, AIA, PE. To make real progress on climate change, we need to recognize that culture is not just a backdrop but an active, powerful force in the transition to a resilient and carbon-positive future. Integrating cultural perspectives into climate strategies—especially through existing and heritage buildings—offers significant untapped potential. These buildings provide low-carbon solutions through passive design principles and repairable materials, reducing the need for new construction while engaging communities in climate action. As the 2024 UNEP Gap Report shows, the world is falling short of the Paris Agreement targets, and addressing the climate crisis requires more than just scientific and technological solutions. Cultural heritage is a key piece of the puzzle, deepening community engagement, encouraging the reuse of structures, and promoting a more inclusive, people-centered approach to sustainability. What are we saving from climate change, if not our culture? #ClimateAction #CulturalHeritage #BuildingReuse #Sustainability #ClimateChange #CulturalDimensions #FutureOfClimate

Indispensable knowledge in every civil and infrastructure designers tool belt... EGP | Emerging Green Professionals Canadian Society for Civil Engineering / La Société canadienne de génie civil CSCE Toronto Section - Canadian Society for Civil Engineering American Society of Civil Engineers

Carbon management in construction is due a massive shake-up over the next few years. This is the next instalment from Nigel Tonks where he explains some of the skills that contractors and suppliers will need to survive in the near future. Come along to the afternoon conference in Birmingham on Monday 15th July to hear, challenge and learn from Nigel on what he has to say. Constructing Excellence Midlands, National Federation of Builders, Sustainability West Midlands, #carbonmanagement #carbonaccounting #justtransition