Beijing, 22 December 2023 - The 2023 UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) concluded in Dubai with a historic agreement , reflecting the strong global consensus that responding to climate change is critical and urgent. The achievement of this conference sends a strong signal about the need to address climate change in a spirit of greater solidarity and more positive action.
London, 14 December 2023 - The World Cement Association (WCA) has endorsed global government efforts to advance low-carbon cement and concrete production, announced at the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai.
London 14 November 2023 - The World Cement Association's (WCA) Annual Conference took place from the 24th to the 25th of October in Dubai, with a focus on "Improving Profitability in a Time of Multiple Global Crises." The gathering of senior cement sector leaders highlighted two critical challenges facing the industry: widespread overcapacity and the transition to a net-zero carbon future.
London 31 October 2023 - The World Cement Association (WCA) has appointed Wei Rushan to be President of the Association, replacing Founding President, Song Zhiping, on his retirement last week. Mr. Wei is is President and Executive Director of China National Building Materials Co. Ltd. (CNBM), the world's largest cement producer.
London 30 October 2023 - The World Cement Association (WCA) announced today the official launch of its specialist networking platform, The Cement Network in cooperation with The World Cement Network (WCN).
London 25 October - The World Cement Association's (WCA) Director, Ali Emir Adiguzel, addressed a gathering of distinguished industry leaders on Tuesday at the WCA's 6th Annual Conference, taking place in Dubai on October 24 and 25. During his speech, he highlighted the current state of the global cement industry, emphasizing the challenges it faces. Mr. Adiguzel underlined that the industry is grappling with a significant surplus, saying: "We have enough cement for the next 25 years."