COP30 “What Can We Learn from Climate Smart Traditional Buildings”

ICOMOS, Climate Heritage Network, Architecture 2030, Knowledge Foundation

Nov 14 from 13:15 – 14:45– Blue zone, COP UNFCCC side event, side event room 4

Traditional buildings and knowledge embody centuries of ecological intelligence, offering culture-based climate mitigation and adaptation solutions. This session presents examples of traditional knowledge in meeting carbon neutrality targets while advancing resilience and environmental justice.

Presenters

• Dana Firas, ICOMOS, Climate Heritage Network, Jordan. Cultural Heritage Based Climate Action
• Lori Ferriss, Architecture 2030, USA. Decarbonizing the Built Environment through Heritage
• Christine Lemaitre & Thomas Auer. SHIFT: Southern Heritage and Insights for Transformation
• Ave Paulus, Focal Point of ICOMOS Climate Action Working Group, President of ICOMOS Estonia. On the Importance of Local Knowledge in Global Climate Action, With Examples from North Europe.
• Aline Viera de Carvalho, ICOMOS, Brazil. Brazilian Charter of Cultural Heritage and Climate Change
• Hu Xinyu, China. Vernacular Architecture of Beijing
• Mokolade Johnson. Vernacular Architecture of Nigeria