How COP28 Could Influence the Building Sector

COP28 refers to the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). This is a global climate change conference where governments, scientists, and various stakeholders gather to discuss and negotiate agreements and actions aimed at combating climate change.

HOK sustainable design leaders Anica Landreneau and Sean Quinn discuss the key issues they hope to see covered at this year's UN climate summit. Landreneau, a virtual delegate to COP28, and Quinn discuss a number of important topics, including:

1. The need for standardized building codes.

2. A renewed focus on resiliency.

3. Building materials that mitigate embodied carbon.

4. New green financing and funding measures.

5. The urgency to take action now.