Date: November 10
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: CAU/SP Pavilion – Green Zone, COP30
One of the first events in which the International Union of Architects (UIA) participated at COP30 was the panel “Architecture and Urbanism in the Climate Agenda”, organized together with the Institute of Architects of Brazil (IAB)-Rio de Janiero. The session took place at the CAU/SP pavilion located in the Green Zone of COP30.
The debate featured:
Henrique Barandier, Coordinator of the Urban Policy Commission of IAB Rio de Janeiro
Marcella Arruda, Member of the Curatorial Committee of the São Paulo International Architecture Biennial 2025
Rui Leão, Secretary General of the International Union of Architects (UIA)

This session discussed the role of architecture and urbanism in advancing climate-responsive strategies and global sustainability goals, emphasizing the importance of collaborative action among professional organizations and international institutions.
Watch the talk and forward the video to the minute 2:12:39.