AIA Delegation to COP28, United Nations Annual Conference on Climate
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is sending a delegation of architects to participate in the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) for the third consecutive year. The delegation will convene with UN officials, US policymakers, NGOs, and AEC industry leaders in Dubai starting this week.
Architects are committed to protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the public, and that extends to protecting our communities from the devastating effects of climate change. Architects have real solutions utilizing holistic design thinking and the AIA presence at COP28 ensures architects are at the table for tackling the most pressing issues. AIA will continue to push for climate action to drive down carbon emissions from the built environment and lead the work on integrated design solutions for equitable & resilient zero-carbon communities. The delegation includes: