The BuildingToCOP Coalition engages with the real estate industry on raising ambition of business, cities and government to achieve a net zero built environment.
Net-zero buildings
REPORT: Net-zero buildings: Halving construction emissions today
People Power: Building Progress
COP27 reflections from WorldGBC CEO, Cristina Gamboa.
As we make buildings greener, residents and workers need a voice
On the final day COP27, world leaders must drive a rapid but just transition of our built environment.
At COP27 the BuildingToCOP Coalition keeps the focus on the built environment as a critical solutions provider for a resilient and zero emissions future
The BuildingToCOP Coalition rallied the sector, responsible for almost 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions, around flagship events focused on the key themes of: Finance, Decarbonisation, and Adaptation & Resilience.
List of built environment initiatives announced at COP27, Egypt
Read the full list of initiatives that are collectively driving deep collaboration and triggering a positive systemic transformation in the built environment.
If we act today, we can halve the emissions of the built environment by 2030
This year’s climate summit, COP27, hosted by Egypt, is taking place at a tough time for global collaboration on all matters, such as global security, environment, energy, and most importantly, human survival.
Rethinking solar power for a new generation of green buildings
When you think about solar power and buildings, likely the first picture that comes to mind is rows and rows of black panels on a roof. But for the past three years, an exciting project called ENVISION has been working on a new and improved solution for solar capture.
Energy efficiency is no longer a nice-to-have, but a can’t-do-without
Switching to LED lighting can have a major impact, and the time to act is now.
Africa’s COP must urgently tackle decarbonization
Decarbonization is one of a multitude of acute challenges that cities in the Global South must tackle – but it needs to be a priority.