AIA Delegation to COP28, United Nations Annual Conference on Climate

{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[["strong"],["a",["href","https:\/\/www.aia.org\/resources\/6537961-cop27-aia-attends-the-2022-united-nations-","target","_blank"]]],"sections":[[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"WASHINGTON \u2013 November 28, 2023"],[0,[],0," \u2013 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. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"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 \u0026 resilient zero-carbon communities. The delegation includes: "]]],[3,"ul",[[[0,[],0,"Emily Grandstaff-Rice, FAIA, AIA 2023 President "]],[[0,[],0,"Lakisha Ann Woods, CAE, AIA EVP\/Chief Executive Officer"]],[[0,[],0,"Illya Azaroff, FAIA, AIA At-Large Director "]],[[0,[],0,"Dr. Erika Eitland, Director of Human Experience (Hx) Lab and public health scientist, Perkins \u0026 Will "]],[[0,[],0,"Li Ren, AIA, Project Architect, Perkins Eastman "]],[[0,[],0,"Stephanie Kinnick, Director of Operations, Gensler Middle East, AIA International, ME Chapter Representative, 2023 AIA ME President 2022 "]],[[0,[],0,"Vicky Schneider, AIA Strategic Advisor"]],[[0,[],0,"Lisa Ferretto, AIA, AIA Sr. Director, Climate Action \u0026 Design Excellence"]],[[0,[],0,"Derek Washam, AIA Sr. Director, Global \u0026 Industry Engagement "]]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"In addition to establishing and bolstering partnerships with policymakers and industry partners, AIA will lead a UNFCCC Side Event titled \u201cDesign Thinking, Global Standards, \u0026 Integrative Solutions for a Net Zero Built Environment.\u201d This event led by AIA and in cooperation with ASHRAE, Royal Institute of British Architects; Australian Forestry Products Association; and IVL Swedish EPD International will focus on design-thinking and consensus-based standards for design, operations, and accountability across a building\u2019s lifecycle to decarbonize the built environment. \u202f "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\u201cAIA and its delegation are eager to attend COP28. Being here ensures the voice of architects is heard in the global conversation about urgent climate change. Buildings are currently responsible for 40 percent of carbon emissions,\u201d said Emily Grandstaff-Rice, 2023 AIA President. \u201cIn bringing together US and international allies across the built environment in Dubai, architects are leading with urgency to decarbonize, improve public health, and give the world the best chance to meet the 1.5 degree Celsius threshold.\u201d "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Visit \u202f"],[0,[1],1,"AIA\u2019s website"],[0,[],0,"\u202fto learn more about its efforts at COP28. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"ABOUT AIA"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Founded in 1857, AIA consistently works to create more valuable, healthy, secure, and sustainable buildings, neighborhoods, and communities. Through more than 200 international, state and local chapters, AIA advocates for public policies that promote economic vitality and public wellbeing."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"AIA provides members with tools and resources to assist them in their careers and business as well as engaging civic and government leaders and the public to find solutions to pressing issues facing our communities, institutions, nation, and world. Members adhere to a code of ethics and conduct to ensure the highest professional standards."]]]]}