Global Connections Day, a Virtual Event
Building Codes and Extreme Weather
Tuesday, October 12, 2021 | 10am – Noon ET and 3:30 – 5:30 pm ET
On Global Connections Day, Tuesday, October 12, 2021, experts from around the world convened for an interactive day to address extreme weather challenges and resilience in the global community.
Morning Session: 10 am – Noon ET
Presentation of Global Award
Eng. Abdul Latif Helaly, RAJUK
Fireside Chat: Advancing Climate Mitigation through Building Codes
Martina Otto, Head, Cities Unit, UN Environment Programme & Head of the GlobalABC Secretariat
Case Studies: Adaptation & Mitigation in Buildings
Regis Meyer, Ministry of Ecological Transition, France
Karim Selouane, Resallience
Illyas Essabi, Ministry of Housing, Morocco
Afternoon Session: 3:30 – 5:30 pm ET
Keynote Address: California’s Climate Insurance Report: Protecting Communities, Preserving Nature, and Building Resiliency
Michael Peterson, Deputy Commissioner of the Climate and Sustainability Branch, California Department of Insurance
Panel Discussion: Insurance, Codes and Climate
Ryan Colker, ICC, moderator
Anne Cope, IBHS
Mark Bove, MunichRE