In the aftermath of the Copenhagen Climate Change Summit, Ecobuild brings together the most influential figures in design and construction to consider its implications for the UK.
consequences of the Copenhagen summit for UK construction and the built environment.
How should we assess the outcome of the Copenhagen summit in the context of the international process to manage climate change and its effects? How does it impact the UK’s existing low carbon agenda, and what are the consequences for UK construction and the built environment?
how construction can reshape itself to succeed, and deliver on the UK’s CO2 reduction commitments.
What are the key challenges facing the construction sector in striving for a low carbon built environment? What roles do consumers and government have to play in making change happen? Can we shift perceptions such that low carbon homes, buildings and lifestyles are regarded as opportunities rather than threats?
achieving an effective approach to sustainability in a post-recessionary UK.
In a post-recessionary UK, how do we achieve an affordable, effective approach to sustainability in the built environment? Is there the necessary vision, and the will to realise it, on the part of government, business and consumers?
Chaired by James Naughtie, Broadcaster & Journalist
Partner, Penoyre & Prasad, and immediate past President, RIBA
Chairman of the Strategic Forum for Construction and Honorary Vice Chairman of the Construction Industry Council and former Construction Minister
Group Chief Executive, Barratt Developments Plc
Chief Executive, Atkins, and Chairman, Construction Industry Council
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