Dr. Peter Graham

Biography

Peter Graham’s career in sustainable building spans across industry, academia, and international negotiations. He serves as the Executive Director of the Global Buildings Performance Network, an international organization dedicated to achieving greenhouse gas emissions mitigation in the buildings sector. With over 15 years of experience, he has been involved in advocacy, research, and education in sustainable building design and construction. Previously, he was a Technical Advisor and Coordinator for the United Nations Environment Programme’s Sustainable Buildings Climate Initiative, where he developed and managed key research projects. His academic roles have included Deputy Director at the Centre for Urban Transitions and Head of Discipline at the University of New South Wales. He began his academic career as a lecturer in Sustainable Construction at RMIT. Peter has contributed to several significant publications and initiatives including the IPCC AR5 Working Group 3 Buildings Chapter and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. His recent research includes studies on building energy policies and climate policy evidence bases.

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