Sources: ASTM International, West Conshohocken, Pa.; CP staff
ASTM International has been granted provisional observer status at the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), November 11-22 in Baku, Azerbaijan. With a goal of advancing science-based, consensus solutions, ASTM representatives will showcase current committee and related efforts in the areas of Climate, Additive Manufacturing and Sustainable/Resilient Construction, the latter covering:
- Lower carbon materials
- Carbon neutralization of materials
- Minimization of construction waste
- Manufacturing or producing better materials
- Innovation in construction practices
To support awareness of its role in providing technical solutions developed by global scientific experts to address climate action, ASTM is partnering with the International Code Council and Business Council for Sustainable Energy. ASTM holds special consultative status within the United Nations and has participated in various activities or initiatives. UN committees and agencies have recognized or cited ASTM standards, many of which support the achievement of 12 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. Additional information on the COP29 presentations can be obtained from ASTM’s Emmanuel Escoto, 610/832-9809 or [email protected].
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