Race to Zero: Greening cities and the built environment (Philippines)

Uniting Asia to combat climate change
As the sustainability consultant for COP26, Arup, in partnership with leading organisations and think tanks, is organising the Race to Zero webinar series building up to the global summit. Bringing together experts from various fields in China, Japan, the Philippines and Vietnam together looking at the global issue in local perspective and coming up with united actions to achieve our common goal.

OPENING
1. Opening remarks
Edmond Asis, Manila Buildings Leader, Arup

2. Cities sustainability
Jojo Tolentino, President, Aidea Inc.

3. District cooling system – large scale implementation
Aladdin Ucol, Associate, Arup

4. Decarbonizing and enhancing the resilience of cities and the built environment
Ma. Luisa D. Daya-Garcia, Chairperson, Green Architecture Advocacy Philippines (Green AP)

5. Timber and bamboo as alternative construction material
Alvin P. Tejada, Member, UAP

Q&A
Moderators:
Aldrin Olea, Engineer, Arup
Faith Monta, Engineer, Arup

CLOSING