International Code Council @ COP29
The International Code Council (ICC) is engaging globally to communicate the Codes at the Core message: building codes and the activities that support their effective use are central to the realization of a climate-resilient future.
This is why the Code Council engages at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC) and now participates annually at the Conference of the Parties (COP).
Read the new Interim Report in Support of the Buildings Breakthrough Priority Action 5, released in November 2024.
Visit the Building Capacity for Sustainable and Resilient Buildings Initiative to learn more about the International Commitment in Support of the Buildings Breakthrough.
Read the report, Building Codes and the International Breakthrough Agenda, released in November 2023.
Communities are facing increased disaster events, many driven by climate change. At the same time, governments are looking for solutions to stem the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that continue to drive changes in climate.
The built environment is central to enhancing resilience and mitigating GHG emissions. Buildings are our shelter against the storm, the homes of our governments and institutions, drivers of economies and symbols of our ideals. At the same time, buildings are significant users of energy and materials.
Policies at the national and sub-national levels to achieve net-zero emissions and enhance community resilience must include a strong focus on current and future buildings.
COP29 Sessions Featuring the International Code Council
The Code Council is partnering with the American Institute of Architects (AIA) for an exhibit at booth 40 from November 18-21. This exhibit will feature a range of tools, including frameworks and best-practice solutions, demonstrating how modern, appropriately scaled, and enforced building and energy codes—combined with innovative architectural designs—are essential for creating a zero-carbon, equitable, resilient, and healthy built environment.
The highlighted sessions below will welcome participation from the Code Council's Global Solutions and Sustainability team.
Climate Risk Mitigation Opportunities
Blue Zone – Standards Pavilion
November 13
Watch Live
Ask Us About Our High Standards
Blue Zone – America is All In
November 15
Watch Live
Revolutionizing Heating and Cooling for Building Decarbonization
Blue Zone – Buildings Pavilion
November 16
Watch Live
Leveraging Global Conformity Assessment Services to Verify Product Claims, Promote Resilience and Quality, and Avoid Greenwashing
Green Zone – Trade House
November 20
Housing as an Equitable Climate Strategy
Blue Zone – U.S. Center
November 20
Watch Live
Developing Energy-Efficient Green Building Standards for Zimbabwe
Blue Zone – Zimbabwe Pavilion
November 14
Enabling a Climate-Aligned Built Environment: Leveraging Transparent, Trustworthy and Verifiable Data from Across the Value Chain
Blue Zone – Buildings Pavilion
November 16
Watch Live
Accelerating the Built Environment Market Transformation
Blue Zone – Buildings Pavilion
November 18
Watch Live
Dealing with Disaster
Blue Zone – U.S. Center
November 20
Watch Live
Buildings Breakthrough for Net Zero and Resilient Buildings
Blue Zone – Side Event Room 8
November 21
Collaborating and Knowledge: The Key to Concrete Sustainability
Blue Zone – GCCA Pavilion
November 14
Adaption is Everyone's Business
Blue Zone – Buildings Pavilion
November 16
Watch Live
Building Resilient Communities and Cities
Blue Zone – GCCA Pavilion
November 19
COP29 Deliverables, 2025 Priority Actions, Synergies Amonge Priority Actions
Blue Zone – Buildings Pavilion
November 20
Watch Live
From Baku to Belem: Takeaways and Action Items for Cities and Built Environment Stakeholders
Blue Zone – NDC Partnership
November 22
Watch Live
Relevant COP29 Resources
Recap of COP28
We joined stakeholders from around the world during COP28 in Dubai from November 30- December 13, 2023, advocating for climate mitigation and resilient building solutions, as well as contributing to the launch of the Buildings Breakthrough campaign, which promotes near-zero emission and resilient buildings by 2030. The Code Council was also featured in multiple discussions on decarbonizing the built environment, reinforcing the need for enhanced building standards to support climate adaptation worldwide.
View our participation at COP28
A Dialogue on the Importance of Carbon Accounting in Buildings: Coming Together on Common Methodologies
Blue Zone – Buildings Pavilion
December 2
View the Recording
Buildings and Climate Global Forum: Fostering International Cooperation for Buildings’ Decarbonisation and Resilience
Blue Zone – French Pavilion
December 5
Disrupting Climate Trends through Next-Generation Leadership: Advancing innovation, policy, and the workforce to meet ambitious goals for a more sustainable future for all
Blue Zone – Buildings Pavilion
December 6
View the Recording
Accelerating the material transition for a holistic energy transition: A kingdom perspective
Blue Zone – The Saudi Pavilion
December 8
Decarbonizing the built environment: Building codes and capacity building for implementation and enforcement
Green Zone – Energy Transition Hub, Global Decarbonization Accelerator Pavilion
December 8
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One size fits no one: rethinking the just transition from forests to cities
Blue Zone – Buildings Pavilion
December 8
View the Recording
Accelerating Climate Resilience in the African Built Environment
Blue Zone – Botswana Pavilion
December 9
Leveraging Carbon Dioxide Removal, Negative Emissions and Renewable Energy Solutions
Blue Zone – SE Room 9
December 9
Net Zero and Resilient Futures: Navigating Climate Challenges in Urban Development and Real Estate Sustainability
Blue Zone – Buildings Pavilion
December 10
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Sustainable Construction and Urban Development: Innovations for Carbon Reduction and Resilience
Green Zone – Energy Transition Hub, Global Decarbonization Accelerator Pavilion
December 10
View the Recording
Relevant COP28 Resources
International Code Council Resources
to Support Climate Resilience, Adaptation and Mitigation
