Global Climate Talks: Connecting the Dots to Architecture

The COP26 (Conference of the Parties) climate talks took place in Glasgow over the first two weeks of November. These meetings between heads of state around the world may seem far removed from your daily business concerns, but in reality, the actions taken and resulting agreements may have far-reaching consequences for your business model, including the implications for liability and near-term transition risks.

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Introduction The architecture and design industry is at a critical juncture. Climate change poses escalating risks to the built environment and the people who occupy it, prompting the need for immediate, proactive, industry-wide action.

The AIA Trust together with the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) and the National Society for Professional Engineers (NSPE) work annually to conduct an insurance carrier review and interview of professional liability trends and risk management issues. The following are some highlights for 2023 as well as complimentary useful resources made available to you by the AIA Trust.