9th Annual 1.5°C Symposium on Climate Change
EVENT DETAILS
On Friday, April 17th, 2026, the AIA Los Angeles Committee on the Environment (COTE) is proud to host the 9th annual 1.5°C Symposium on Climate Change. This year’s symposium shifts the conversation from policy to practice, and from intention to action.
In a time of political uncertainty and climate urgency, this event asks: How can individuals, firms, and communities drive real, tangible change? The 2026 Symposium will explore how climate action is scaled across projects of every size, within firms of every structure, and across sectors often siloed from each other. From small-scale pro-bono efforts to market-driven green development, the event will celebrate and elevate practical, resilient, and replicable strategies Attendees will engage with Southern California–based impact projects, sector-specific insights, and a network of collaborators reimagining what’s possible. Our goal is to democratize knowledge, strengthen cross-sector connections, and accelerate a just transition in the built environment.
WORKSHOP INFO
- We have 5 workshop sessions available during the conference.
- Session A, Session B, Session C, Session D, & Session E.
- Each attendee may select ONE workshop per session.
- Please note: Each session has capacity limits and seating will be first come first served!
- You may select your workshop preferences when purchasing your ticket.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Participants will analyze how climate action is implemented across projects of varying scale and context, from small-scale and community-driven efforts to large, market-based developments, with attention to health, safety, welfare, and environmental co-benefits.
2. Participants will be able to identify practical, replicable strategies used by individuals, firms, and cross-sector teams to advance net-zero, resilience, and regenerative outcomes within real-world professional and organizational constraints.
3. Participants will evaluate the role of financial mechanisms, partnerships, and capital flows in enabling or limiting climate-ready projects, including approaches to value creation, risk mitigation, and equitable development.
4. Participants will able to apply tools, metrics, and collaborative frameworks, spanning design practice, policy translation, and project finance, to accelerate climate-positive outcomes within their own professional work and communities.
