Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC)

Building sector emissions have stalled – but is it enough? For the first time since 2020, #emissions from the buildings and construction sector have stopped rising. But progress is too slow, and financing gaps threaten global #climategoals. The Global Status Report for Buildings & Construction 2024/2025 is out now! It highlights six urgent priorities, from #buildingenergycodes to #renewableenergy and financing, to accelerate the transition. 🔎 Download the report to explore key insights and take action: https://lnkd.in/dJvGs3iF Jonathan Duwyn Hanane Hafraoui Oliver Rapf Clara Camarasa, Ph.D. Ian Hamilton BPIE - Buildings Performance Institute Europe UCL Energy Institute International Energy Agency (IEA) UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre UN Environment Programme

🆕 J-7 Premier #Workshop scientifique de la Chaire en partenariat avec UN Environment Programme 📍au Collège de France, le 25 mars (accueil à 13h30). 👉 « Penser la #Transition et anticiper l’#Urgence » OU comment « réinventer, reconstruire et protéger la #villededemain » 🤔 L’accentuation et l’accroissement des phénomènes météorologiques extrêmes ont des impacts lourds sur les villes, territoires et immeubles. Comment planifier mieux pour se préparer aux crises et aux urgences ? Quelles réactions d’urgence d’une manière durable et non provisoire, et écologique ? Comment lier les actions de transition avec la prévention des risques et l’anticipation de l’urgence ? Ce WS est basé sur le #partage des recherches scientifiques et des bonnes pratiques avec un objectif fondamental celui de la trans-disciplinarité entre ingénieurs, architectes, aménageurs, financiers et économistes. 👉  Deux ateliers d’1h30 : 1️⃣ 🕑 Transition du quartier au regard des extrêmes environnementaux > ou comment transformer les services urbains délivrés par les infrastructures critiques et des quartiers, à l’heure de la “construction-reconstruction de la ville sur la ville” ? ❎ Comment anticiper la gestion de crise et l’habitabilité des quartiers urbains lors d'épisodes de crise ? ❎ Peut-on équiper la ville et les systèmes techniques urbains (eau, électricité, etc.) face aux risques ? ❎ Quelle performance (technique, économique, environnementale) du rafraîchissement des bâtiments ? 2️⃣ 🕓 Transition du bâtiment dans et face à l’urgence > ou comment prendre en compte les extrêmes climatiques dans la construction-reconstruction des immeubles / bâtiments et quelles solutions nouvelles de constructions d'urgence pour faire face aux catastrophes. ❎ Quels défis de la structure du bâtiment et  enjeux de performance des matériaux de construction pour s’adapter aux situations d'extrêmes et d’urgences environnementales ? ❎ Peut-on penser l'émergence de nouvelles filières économiques de production au-delà des filières traditionnelles ? ❎ Quels bâtiments pour protéger la ville de demain ? ❎ Comment concevoir et construire des bâtiments et abris durable, adaptable et modulables pour faire face aux situations d’urgence 👉 Workshop piloté par Ingrid NAPPI Bruno Barroca Prof. Dr. Marcus Zepf et Pascal Gontier avec l'appui du comité scientifique de la Chaire avec l'École nationale des ponts et chaussées, l'École nationale supérieure d'architecture Paris-Malaquais et l'Institut Louis Bachelier avec Muriel Delabarre, Michaël Gonzva CCR - Caisse Centrale de Réassurance, Enza Lissandrello, Isabelle Chesneau, Julie Roussel, PhD Daniela SANNA ADEME, Eric Daniel-Lacombe, Olivier Baverel, Zoubeir LAFHAJ, Benjamin Cadranel citydev.brussels, Pascal BERTEAUD Cerema,Cyrille Hanappe #ville #aménagement #climat #catastrophe #urgence #logement #immobilier #architecture #batiment #BTP #transitionécologique #territoire ⚠️ Sur inscription uniquement : https://lnkd.in/eUfMkA4p

Emissions from the building and construction sector have stopped rising for the first time since 2020.   The buildings where we work, shop and live account for a third of global emissions and a third of global waste. According to UN Environment Programme’s latest report, "Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction 2024-2025 - Not just another brick in the wall", a growing number of countries are working to decarbonize the sector. The new data shows that by adopting mandatory building energy codes aligned with net-zero emissions, mandatory performance standards and seizing energy efficiency investments, the sector’s energy intensity has reduced by almost 10%, while the renewable energy share in final energy demand has increased by nearly 5%.   But slow progress and financing puts further success at risk. The good news is that government actions are working. But we must do more and do it faster. I encourage all countries to include plans to rapidly cut emissions from buildings and construction in their new Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference (#COP30) in Belém, Brazil.   Read the report, published by UNEP and the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC), in full: https://lnkd.in/dYxYsmiS

Countries are working to cut greenhouse gas emissions in the buildings sector, but sluggish progress and financing are putting the global climate goals at risk. The just-released Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction tracks the sector’s progress and finds that emissions have stopped rising for the first time since 2020. This is excellent news, but there is still work to be done: https://lnkd.in/dz4SxSwz #BuildforClimate

🚨 Join the launch of this year's Buildings Global Status Report (Buildings-GSR) at the Berlin Energy Efficiency Day during the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue! 🎙️ Hear from GlobalABC Programme Manager Hanane Hafraoui and Buildings GSR co-lead author Oliver Rapf on the significance of the buildings sector in global energy consumption, followed by case studies from global policy-makers and practitioners on successful policies, and interactive Q&A sessions. 📅 Date: 17 March 2025 🕐 Time: 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. CET 📍 Location: Hybrid Event – Attend online or join in person at the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK), Invalidenstraße 48, 10115 Berlin, Germany. ✅ Register now to be part of shaping the future of energy efficiency (for online attendees, the webinar link will be shared in the agenda you will receive upon registration) : https://lnkd.in/eEt_R3CY The event is co-organised by Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, Energy Efficiency Hub Finance and Energy Efficiency in Buildings Task Group, AwaNetz / DENEFF EDL_HUB, UN Environment Programme / Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC), Energy Efficiency and Climate Action Networks Initiative, Mission Efficiency / RMI. Oliver Rapf Ian Hamilton International Energy Agency (IEA) BPIE - Buildings Performance Institute Europe Jonathan Duwyn Gulnara Roll Clara Camarasa, Ph.D.

In April, the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC) Annual Assembly will take place alongside the #DresdenNexusConference. The convergence of these two significant events highlights their synergies in sustainability and future-oriented discussions. The GlobalABC founded at COP21, hosted by the UN Environment Programme and with over 330 members, including 42 countries, the GlobalABC is the leading global platform for all buildings stakeholders committed to a common vision: A zero-emission, efficient and resilient buildings and construction sector. Last year, GlobalABC played an active role in the Saxony stakeholder briefing for the construction sector. UNU-FLORES participated in GlobalABC side events at COP29. The Prime Minister of the Free State of Saxony in Germany Michael Kretschmer welcomes the GlobalABC Annual Assembly, which will be meeting in Dresden for the first time, with some of its members participating in the Dresden Nexus Conference. Federal State of Saxony State Chancellery of Saxony

📢 New Webinar Alert!   As urbanization accelerates, buildings are driving the demand for cooling. Investment opportunities in space cooling are projected to almost triple to $332 billion per year by 2050. Yet, the #PassiveCooling market in emerging economies—currently valued at $30 billion—must scale dramatically to achieve near-zero emissions by 2050.   Join us for this webinar held in collaboration with IFC - International Finance Corporation and Cool Coalition, as part of their #CoolTalks series, as we unpack key insights from the joint IFC and UNEP report, “Cooler Finance,” focusing on: ❄️ Case studies on passive cooling strategies ❄️ Innovations in active space cooling ❄️ Tools to support private sector investment and policy action Attendees will receive a Fact Sheet from the “Cooler Finance” report, along with presentation materials and links to case studies.   📅 Date: 20 March 2025 🕒 Time: 14:00 – 15:15 CET / 9:00 – 10:15 EDT / 21:00 – 22:15 HKT 🔗 Register Here: https://ow.ly/oCZN50Vf6rU Jonathan Duwyn Lily Riahi Rusmir Musić Acaire Colombia Gennai Kamata

We are proud to launch the Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction (Buildings-GSR) 2024/25 at Berlin Energy Efficiency Day during Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue #BETD25   📍 17 March 2025, 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. CET 📍 Hybrid Event – join us online or in Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK), Invalidenstraße 48, 10115 Berlin, Germany ➡️ Register now and join us in shaping the future of energy efficiency: https://lnkd.in/gxX-QEE7 The event is co-organised by Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, Energy Efficiency Hub Finance and Energy Efficiency in Buildings Task Group, AwaNetz / DENEFF EDL_HUB, UN Environment Programme / Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC), Energy Efficiency and Climate Action Networks Initiative, Mission Efficiency / RMI. Oliver Rapf Ian Hamilton International Energy Agency (IEA) BPIE - Buildings Performance Institute Europe Hanane Hafraoui Jonathan Duwyn

It is a great privilege to participate again in #MIPIM this year - and do not miss our Global Stocktake session on the Road to Zero Stage! Are you like me having strong doubts whether we are making enough progress on decarbonizing real estate? Well, indeed the global numbers prove us right. Built Environment stubbornly stays at 14Gt of CO2 emissions every year - that's 40% of the total! But there is tremendous progress, and we will talk about that. There is a recognition that we need a true #markettransformation approach to incentivize all value chain players to work together, and we see strong governmental commitment now through the #buildingsbreakthrough and the International Council on Buildings and Climate, both hosted by the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC). We can change our trajectory by 2030, but we need all hands on deck!

Introducing the KGBS Green Buildings Pocket Guide – Your Go-To Resource for Sustainable Buildings in Kenya! The Kenya Green Building Society(KGBS) is proud to launch the Green Buildings Pocket Guide — a compact yet powerful resource designed to drive the green building movement forward! This guide is a must-have for developers, architects, policymakers, financiers, and sustainability enthusiasts, offering: ✅ A clear understanding of green buildings and their impact ✅ Insights into green building rating systems (EDGE Buildings, Green Star, LEED, and the Safari Green Building Index) ✅ Listing of some of the notable green building projects in Kenya ✅ Guidance on certification processes and best practices ✅ Key drivers for green buildings and how they contribute to a net-zero future As KGBS, we remain committed to transforming Kenya’s built environment by advocating, educating, and certifying green buildings. This pocket guide is your roadmap to a more sustainable, resilient, and inclusive future. Download your copy now and join us in shaping a greener Kenya: https://lnkd.in/d9ecZQR7 A special thank you to our partners: Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK) , World Green Building Council, EDGE Buildings, IFC - International Finance Corporation, Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA), State Department for Housing and Urban Development, Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC) and the team that put this together :Wilma Odalo, Nasra Nanda, 𝗞𝘄𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗼𝗸𝗮 Priscah, Azmeena Bhanji.