The UN climate talks held earlier this month in Dubai ended with a deal that seemed unlikely only a day before: Representatives from nearly 200 nations at the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) signed an agreement that calls for “transitioning away” from fossil fuels in a “just, orderly, and equitable manner.”
COP28 ended in Dubai last week, with significant implications for buildings, cities and the planet. While the eyes of the world were on the wording around fossil fuels, COP’s impacts can’t be boiled down to a few lines of text.
Better than expected, but not ideal. That’s the news on fossil fuels, and everything COP28. The real action starts now.
A Statement from the Architecture 2030 COP28 Delegation
The built environment, at all scales, is deeply connected to food, agriculture, and water.
We have to challenge how we think about development, appreciating that every act of construction has emissions.
It is time to turn our attention to the emissions and climate impacts of our infrastructure.
The planet is speaking in ALL CAPS. Are we listening?
As you read the headlines and contemplate our changing climate, here are some things to keep in mind.
A passively cooled building will work like an air conditioner and harness natural forces.
