The 2023 United Nations Conference of the Parties, more frequently referred to as COP28 is a joining of over 160 countries that intrinsically agree to combat harmful human impacts on the climate. The International Climate Summit takes place annually, bringing together heads of state, delegates, and representatives from various countries to negotiate actions and agreements related to climate mitigation. Last year, COP 27 was held between November 6 and November 18, 2022, in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. As the upcoming COP 28 in the United Arab Emirates is around the corner, it is worth looking at the conference’s impact and what to expect.
COP 28 will convene from November 30 to December 12 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. In this year’s COP28, the program will be geared towards responding to the Global Stocktake and “closing the gaps to 2023.” The COP presidency has launched a consultation on thematic areas, encouraging international stakeholders to highlight the most pressing issues that should be prioritized in COP28. The themes for this year are Technology & Innovation, Inclusion, Frontline Communities, and Finance.
As the built environment is undoubtedly crucial to consider during the international conference in these discussions, it will remain a key point of communication during the conference. Moreover, it is an essential element to consider when discussing true climate adaptation and mitigation, as it encompasses our everyday surroundings, buildings, infrastructures, urban areas, and transportation systems. In fact, BuildingToCop 28, a group of sustainability-focused NGOs, is working to position the built environment as a critical sector to achieve these goals.
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The Energy Efficiency Policy Package: Key Catalyst for Building Decarbonisation and Climate ActionCOP27 featured many flagship events circling around resilience, decarbonization, finance, and resources. For example, “Financing a Net-zero Built Environment” was one of many panels hosted by WBCSD considering the urban fabric. Furthermore, at COP26, in Glasgow, Scotland, countries also convened and set out to focus on the tough 1.5C goal of the Paris Agreement, setting out new initiatives and long-term targets to reach net zero by 2050. Each year, this list of proposals is well thought out and revisited from the year before.
Read on to discover a selection of original ArchDaily articles highlighting the relationship between the United Nations Conference of the Parties (COP) and the built environment.
What COP27 Meant for Architecture and the Construction Industry
Can Architecture and Urban Planning Fight Back Against Climate Change?
During COP27, the Necessity to Achieve Net Zero Comes into Sharp Focus
At COP26 Architects Plan on Urging Decision Makers to Establish Tangible Action Against Climate Change
Stefano Boeri Architetti Unveils Vertical Forest Prototype at COP27
At COP27, SOM Presents Urban Sequoia, a Building Proposal that Absorbs Carbon from the Atmosphere
