Join us next week for the AIAU webinar “COP30: The Paris Agreement After 10 Years.” Led by Derek Washam, Senior Director of International Affairs at AIA, this AIAU course is designed to provide vital insights for architects interested in advancing decarbonization and resilience through international policy. Topics include:
· an overview of the Belem Political Package, the decision text from COP30,
· current challenges of the COP summits, the annual United Nations conventions on climate change, and
· the Buildings Breakthrough Agenda and how this document drives policy and market changes for built environment professionals.
The course will air on Thursday, June 25 from 2:00 – 2:30 PM ET on AIAU’s website and is free for AIA members.
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