Our Mission at COP30
At COP30 in Belém, Brazil the world gathers once more to stay focused on turning the promises of the Paris Agreement into real action.
This year Built by Nature is here to show what’s possible when policy follows the lead of the building industry. We can cut global emissions drastically and deliver value for nature and people by switching to bio-based materials and building responsibly with timber.
We are bringing our global campaign for the Principles for Responsible Timber Construction to COP30 — backed by more than 280 endorsers across the value chain. These Principles provide a simple, actionable framework to accelerate timber construction that meets climate targets while protecting forests, biodiversity and communities.
Our goal is clear:
- Showcase real progress and solutions
- Seek national endorsements to drive policy implementation
- Unite partners around a shared vision for a regenerative built environment
From Brazil to the world, responsible timber construction is gaining momentum. Join us in shaping a future where forests and cities thrive together.
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Our Events
8 November
Documentary Premiere
Building for Forests: Global Collaboration & Documentary Premiere at MASP in São Paulo.
10 November
09:30 – 11:00 Forests Pavilion, Blue Zone
Forests in transition: building global standards for climate, people and biodiversity
PEFC, Built by Nature
12:50-13:50 Forest Pavilion, Blue Zone
Construction for climate Integrity & biodiversity – positive value chains
SW4SW FAO, Built by Nature, PEFC, FSC, FCLP
14:30 – 16:00 Buildings & Cooling Pavilion, PV-C82, Blue zone
Principles for Responsible Timber Construction Launch & Showcase of Built by Nature Prize 2025 Winners
Built by Nature, Bauhaus Earth, FCLP
11 November
12:00 – 14:00 Intergovernmental Council for Buildings & Construction (ICBC) Ministerial Meeting
13:15 – 14:00 Canada Pavilion, Blue Zone
Canada Homes with Wood: A Low-Carbon Blueprint for Climate-Resilient Communities
FPAC, ISFC, Built by Nature
12 November
18:30 – 20:00 Side Event Room 8, Blue Zone
Forests, Timber and Construction: Nature-Based Solutions for a Changing Climate
Built by Nature, Bauhaus Earth, IBA, PEFC
13 November
14:00 – 15:30 Buildings & Cooling Pavilion, PV-C82, Blue zone
Sustainable Public Procurement: Global cooperation for a low carbon, resilient and circular future
17 November
11:00 – 12:30 Buildings & Cooling Pavilion, PV-C82, Blue zone
Biobased Materials Working Group Session
18 November
11:00 – 12:00 Thematic Hub, Blue Zone
Building for Forests & People: Delivering Resilient and Responsible Buildings Solutions
Built by Nature, SW4SW FAO, FCLP, Adataption Hub GlobalABC, UNEP
15:00 – 15:50 Australia Pavilion, Blue Zone
You’re Barking up the Right Tree – Sustainable Construction and Forest Policy in Action
BbN's key partners during COP30
