COP26 Update

The Alliance for Sustainable Building Products

Lunchtime update: Timber and bio-based materials at UN Climate Change Conferences

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Join the ASBP and Timber Accelerator Hub for a lunchtime webinar on the latest developments for the UN Climate Change Conferences - COP26 and 27.Confirmed speakers include:Frane Zilic, Polomadera Programme Director and Professor of Architecture, Universidad de Concepción (Chile)Chile was the host for COP25 and as such they have been integral in agenda setting for COP 26. Frane has been heading up a government commission looking at the future of forests in Chile, examining the social, ecological, amenity and environmental benefits and challenges. Paul Brannen, Director of Public Affairs, CEI-BoisPaul Brannen is a former MEP (North East England, 2014-2019) and now heads up public affairs for the European Woodworking Industry Confederation CEI-Bois. Paul is leading the global timber industry’s joint response to COP26.Michael Ramage, Director, Centre for Natural Material Innovation at the University of CambridgeMichael heads up UoCambridge&#x27;s Centre for Natural Material Innovation (CNMI) which recently received funding from the Laudes Foundation for two new postdoctoral researchers to focus on optimising supply chains for timber buildings, and on policy to improve the regulatory environment that drives (and is driven by) construction. Michael&#x27;s current research is focused on developing low-energy structural materials and systems in masonry, better housing in the developing world and improved engineered timber and bamboo through natural material innovation. 29th September 13.00-14.00RegistrationFollowing registration you will receive an email with joining instructions for the Zoom webinar (a few days before the event). If you have any queries, please contact larry@asbp.org.uk.<ul><li>ASBP members - FREE, registration essential</li><li>Member of partner organisation* - FREE, registration essential</li><li>Non-member/General admittance - £10 + VAT</li></ul>*(ACAN, AECB, Building Performance Network, BWF, CIBSE, Fit for the Future, Good Homes Alliance, Passivhaus Trust, RIBA, STA, STBA, The Green Register, TTF, UKGBC, Wood for Good, Woodknowledge Wales)

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