Held under the theme “Resilience in the Balance: Navigating Tensions and Trade-offs Across the Built Environment,” the gathering will evaluate the impacts of climate change on the construction sector alongside the opportunities and challenges in transitioning toward a more resilient built environment. Previously held at international platforms such as Davos and United Nations Climate Conferences, the Antalya edition of Sustainable Construction Talks will convene investors, insurance institutions, real estate developers, architects, engineers, academics, and policymakers.
The event will address barriers to resilience investments, financing models, economic priorities, and the responsibilities of various stakeholders, while evaluating approaches to balance cost, carbon emissions, human health, and local conditions.
2026 Sustainable Construction Barometer and Global Speakers
During the program, the results of the Saint-Gobain Sustainable Construction Observatory’s 2026 Sustainable Construction Barometer will be shared. Subsequent panels will explore mechanisms to mobilize resilience financing and construction strategies adapted to changing climate conditions.
Featured speakers at the Antalya meeting include:
Mirey Atallah – Head of Adaptation and Resilience Branch, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Mark Fletcher – Head of Asia-Pacific, Zurich Resilience Solutions
Julia Gisewite – Sustainability Director, Turner Construction Company
Mina Hasman OBE – Global Climate Strategy Lead, SOM
Ankit Todi – Chief Sustainability Officer, Mahindra Group
Rogier van den Berg – Global Director, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
Through this gathering, Saint-Gobain aims to highlight obstacles to sustainable construction, strengthen knowledge sharing, and contribute to developing joint solutions for a climate-resilient built environment.
