mitigating-climate-change-addressing-physical-economic-and-social-risks-through-reduced-embodied-20240923085242JJRF.pdf

Physical, Economic and Social risks of climate change. Mitigation strategies for reduction in embodied carbon in construction.

1. Mitigating Climate
Change: Addressing
Physical, Economic,
and Social Risks
through Reduced
Embodied Carbon in
Construction
Mitigating Climate
Change: Addressing
Physical, Economic,
and Social Risks
through Reduced
Embodied Carbon in
Construction

2. Introduction to Climate
Change
Introduction to Climate
Change
Climate change poses significant
threats globally. This presentation
explores how reducing embodied
carbon in construction can mitigate
physical, economic, and social risks
associated with climate change. We
will discuss strategies that can lead to a
more sustainable future.
Climate change poses significant
threats globally. This presentation
explores how reducing embodied
carbon in construction can mitigate
physical, economic, and social risks
associated with climate change. We
will discuss strategies that can lead to a
more sustainable future.

3. Understanding Embodied CarbonUnderstanding Embodied Carbon
Embodied carbon refers to the total greenhouse
gas emissions generated during the production
of building materials. This includes extraction,
manufacturing, transportation, and construction
processes. Reducing these emissions is crucial
for sustainable development.
Embodied carbon refers to the total greenhouse
gas emissions generated during the production
of building materials. This includes extraction,
manufacturing, transportation, and construction
processes. Reducing these emissions is crucial
for sustainable development.

4. Physical Risks of Climate
Change
Physical Risks of Climate
Change
Climate change leads to increased
natural disasters, such as floods
and hurricanes. These events
threaten infrastructure and human
safety. By addressing embodied
carbon, we can create more
resilient buildings that withstand
these physical risks.
Climate change leads to increased
natural disasters, such as floods
and hurricanes. These events
threaten infrastructure and human
safety. By addressing embodied
carbon, we can create more
resilient buildings that withstand
these physical risks.

5. Economic Risks in ConstructionEconomic Risks in Construction
The construction sector faces economic risks due
to climate change, including increased costs
from extreme weather and regulatory changes.
By minimizing embodied carbon, we can lower
expenses and enhance the financial
sustainability of projects.
The construction sector faces economic risks due
to climate change, including increased costs
from extreme weather and regulatory changes.
By minimizing embodied carbon, we can lower
expenses and enhance the financial
sustainability of projects.

6. Social Risks and Community
Impact
Social Risks and Community
Impact
Communities are vulnerable to
social risks from climate change,
including displacement and health
issues. Reducing embodied carbon
helps build affordable, sustainable
housing, promoting community
resilience and improving quality of
life.
Communities are vulnerable to
social risks from climate change,
including displacement and health
issues. Reducing embodied carbon
helps build affordable, sustainable
housing, promoting community
resilience and improving quality of
life.

7. Strategies for Reducing
Embodied Carbon
Strategies for Reducing
Embodied Carbon
Implementing sustainable practices
such as using recycled materials,
optimizing designs, and employing
energy-efficient technologies can
significantly reduce embodied carbon
in construction. These strategies are
essential for a sustainable future.
Implementing sustainable practices
such as using recycled materials,
optimizing designs, and employing
energy-efficient technologies can
significantly reduce embodied carbon
in construction. These strategies are
essential for a sustainable future.

8. Innovative Materials in
Construction
Innovative Materials in
Construction
New materials like cross-laminated
timber and recycled concrete are
gaining attention for their lower
embodied carbon footprints. Utilizing
these materials can dramatically
decrease the overall carbon emissions
associated with construction.
New materials like cross-laminated
timber and recycled concrete are
gaining attention for their lower
embodied carbon footprints. Utilizing
these materials can dramatically
decrease the overall carbon emissions
associated with construction.

9. Regulatory Frameworks
and Policies
Regulatory Frameworks
and Policies
Governments play a crucial role in
mitigating climate change through
regulatory frameworks. Policies that
incentivize low-carbon construction
practices can drive industry-wide
changes and promote a sustainable
economy.
Governments play a crucial role in
mitigating climate change through
regulatory frameworks. Policies that
incentivize low-carbon construction
practices can drive industry-wide
changes and promote a sustainable
economy.

10. Case Studies of SuccessCase Studies of Success
Examining successful projects that have
reduced embodied carbon provides
valuable insights. These case studies
highlight effective strategies,
community engagement, and the
positive impacts on local economies
and environments.
Examining successful projects that have
reduced embodied carbon provides
valuable insights. These case studies
highlight effective strategies,
community engagement, and the
positive impacts on local economies
and environments.

11. Future Trends in
Construction
Future Trends in
Construction
The future of construction will
focus on innovation and
sustainability. Emerging
technologies, such as building
information modeling (BIM), will
enhance efficiency and reduce
embodied carbon, shaping the
industry for years to come.
The future of construction will
focus on innovation and
sustainability. Emerging
technologies, such as building
information modeling (BIM), will
enhance efficiency and reduce
embodied carbon, shaping the
industry for years to come.

12. Call to ActionCall to Action
To effectively combat climate change,
we must collaborate across sectors.
Professionals in construction,
government, and communities must
commit to reducing embodied carbon
and fostering a culture of sustainability.
To effectively combat climate change,
we must collaborate across sectors.
Professionals in construction,
government, and communities must
commit to reducing embodied carbon
and fostering a culture of sustainability.

13. ConclusionConclusion
Mitigating climate change through reduced embodied
carbon in construction is essential for addressing physical,
economic, and social risks. By adopting sustainable practices,
we can build a resilient future for generations to come.
Mitigating climate change through reduced embodied
carbon in construction is essential for addressing physical,
economic, and social risks. By adopting sustainable practices,
we can build a resilient future for generations to come.

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