Led by climate scientist Hans Joachim Schellnhuber, the Science and Timber Construction Alliance (SITCA) is an international platform that brings together scientific expertise and industrial innovation. Our goal is to champion modern mass timber construction worldwide, using it as a powerful tool for climate action, sustainable construction, and the green transformation of our built environment.
SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY
EXPERTISE AND INNOVATION
The construction sector is one of the most critical areas of action as we work toward a sustainable, liveable future. This is exactly where the newly founded SITCA comes in. The initiative aims to transform the global building sector into a driving force for climate protection through sustainable forestry and modern mass timber construction.
By partnering with scientific institutions and leading companies across the forestry and construction industries, SITCA unites the precise skills and expertise needed to drive a paradigm shift in building practices. We establish a strong scientific foundation, foster meaningful dialogue between key industry players, and help decision-makers evaluate the benefits of sustainable timber construction based on solid facts. Through this work, SITCA is playing a vital role in raising awareness of timber construction among policymakers, business leaders, and communities worldwide.
SHARING TIMBER EXPERTISE
DRIVING THE REVOLUTION
We are convinced that engineered timber construction is a fundamental building block for decarbonising the built environment. Timber locks away carbon over the long term within structural elements and buildings. At the same time, using timber directly helps reduce the reliance on emission-intensive building materials. Combined with sustainable forestry, smart design, and circular economy concepts, this creates a future-proof approach to resource-efficient and sustainable construction.
We are proud to be part of this alliance and to contribute our decades of expertise in engineered timber construction. Our pioneering projects delivered worldwide demonstrate that modern timber construction is highly capable technically, architecturally versatile, and crucial for climate action. With our Timber Intelligence, we want to actively help drive the green transformation of the building sector.