Carl Bäckstrand is partner and deputy CEO of White Arkitekter, Scandinavia’s thought-leader in sustainable architecture and urban design. Carl is leading White Arkitekter's international strategy with projects in UK, Germany, Canada, US and East Africa. As former Chair in ARQ research foundation, Co-Chair in NYC based van Alen International Council and newly elected VP in Executive Board of Architects Council of Europe in Brussels, Carl contributes to bringing business and research close together. On a policy level, Carl engages in international collaborations such as the Davos Baukultur Alliance in Geneva chairing Resiliance & Climate Adaptation Working Group.