Climate change & the built environment- are we doing enough?
This event will ask leading experts from the construction and sustainability sectors whether the construction industry is doing enough to address the challenges of global climate change, and provide an overview of the COP21 agreement and what it means for the UK built environment sector.
When
17 March 2016
9.30am- 11.30am (Registration from 9.00am)
Background
The impacts of climate change are increasingly effecting the built environment in the UK and globally with extreme weather events testing the resilience of our buildings and infrastructure. The built environment also has an important role in reducing emissions to meet the Carbon Budgets of the Climate Change Act 2008, and the recently agreed targets of the UNFCCC COP21 agreement.
This event will explore the latest climate science and policy in the UK, including Climate Change Act 2008 and COP21, and what changes we can expect in the future. Speakers will also discuss key initiatives for meeting UK and global carbon targets for climate change mitigation, such as NetZero carbon new building, energy efficiency and refurbishment, and consider whether we are on track to a low-carbon built environment in the UK.
A recent update report from the Green Construction Board Early has found that the built environment is reducing emissions enough in order to meet targets set by the Green Construction Board Low Carbon Route map (based on Climate Change Act 2008 carbon budgets) or the Construction 2025 targets for 50% lower emissions by 2025. Monitoring and assessing progress is an important part of supporting early action and mitigating the chance of dangerous climate change.
This event aims to increase awareness and understanding of climate change and the supporting science and policy, and discuss the impact and responsibilities for construction industry and businesses.
Why attend
Delegates will:
• Hear about the current climate science and what to expect in the future
• Gain a better understanding of COP21 and what it means for the built environment
• Examine what we are doing to mitigate the effects of climate change and consider
whether it is enough
• Discuss key initiatives which are in place for meeting targets and how we are
responding to these
• Meet other built environment professionals to share experiences and ideas for low
carbon construction
Programme
09.00 Registration
09.30 Welcome and introduction
Ben Harris, Temple Group (Event chair)
09.35 Overview of current climate change policy
Simon Foxell, The Architects Practice
09.55 The role of innovation in carbon reduction
Toby Parker, Director, Sustain
10.15 Green Construction Board – 2050 Low Carbon Construction Route map:
A client’s perspective –
Louise Clarke, Group Sustainability Manager, Berkeley Group
10.35 The road to carbon neutral construction: contractor’s perspective
Julia Barrett, Director of Re-Thinking, Willmott Dixon
10.55 Q & A session
11.25 Closing remarks
Ben Harris, Temple Group (Event chair)
11.30 Close
Who should attend?
Clients, contractors, consultants, designers, planners and any built environment professional interested in sustainability, climate change, energy management and related fields
When
17 March 2016
9.30am - 11.30am (Registration from 9.00am)
Where
CIRIA offices, Griffin Court
15 Long Lane, London
EC1A 9PN
Fees
FREE for CIRIA Core, Associate and Network Members
£75+ VAT for non members
Booking
If you are unable to book online contact Patrick Williams on 020 7549 3300. Your completed booking form can be returned by post or email to Patrick Williams.