Commonwealth Association of Architects
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Great to catch up with Commonwealth Association of Architects, Steven Oundo, and #CAA Chair of Practice, Mina Hasman, at todays Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey.
'The fossil fuel era is on its last legs.
The renewable energy revolution is unstoppable.
But we must act this year to ensure that the transition is just for people and planet.'
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on 2024 priorities at the UN General Assembly
I am live on GBS TV Africa, discussing the pressing issues and exciting opportunities in building sustainable cities.
Tune in here➡️ youtube.com/live/39cf7VZSy…
This year for #COP28 , our leading sustainability experts – Duncan Baker-Brown and Sumita Singha Sumita Singha 💙 – are joined by RIBA President, muyiwa oki and Chief Executive, Valerie Vaughan-Dick, on the ground in Dubai.
Read daily updates on our blog: ow.ly/VoHF50QfVat
Checkout the examples shown on the Solar Impulse Foundation website: solarimpulse.com/solutions-expl… and have a think about the change of mindset he suggests (below).
At an event hosted by The Sustainable Markets Initiative COP28 UAE yesterday, Bertrand Piccard from Solar Impulse Foundation argues we should reframe the narrative on ‘decarbonisation’ around ‘modernisation’ to help accelerate the transformation required.
An honour to meet Commonwealth leaders, including Nana Akufo-Addo, Hakainde Hichilema, Roosevelt Skerrit Gaston Browne & Robert Abela at #COP28
We spoke about the perilous reality of climate change & the need for intensified action & #Commonwealth solidarity to turn things around for our people
Pleased that Commonwealth Association of Architects will also be represented COP28 UAE by Royal Institute of British Architects President Muyiwa Oki, at an event being hosted by Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction on the theme of building empowerment and resilience in the building sector.