The International Union of Architects (UIA), the Architect's Council of Europe (ACE) and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) signed a joint declaration in order to highlight the architectural profession's key role and commitment in meeting the local and global challenges of our times, especially those related to climate change, urban regeneration, social inclusion, and heritage preservation.

In keeping with the 2050 Imperatives declaration, the three organisations commit to promoting architects’ unparalleled capacity to create spaces and structures that ensure human well-being and the future of our planet. The declaration is a part of preparations for the world architectural community's contribution to the Climate Change Conference - COP21, that will take place in Paris on 30 November to 11 December 2015.

The declaration was signed on 17 April 2015 in Tallinn (Estonia), during the Architect's Council of Europe general assembly, by Elizabeth Chu Richter, AIA President, Esa Mohamed, UIA President, and Luciano Lazzari, ACE President.

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