New York City Mayor Eric Adams launched the GreenHOUSE Fund to help building owners comply with Local Law 97 by financing decarbonisation projects in affordable housing, particularly benefiting low-income residents, while also promoting improved air quality and job creation.

The Trentino-South Tyrol region generates significant construction waste, and while local companies are open to adopting circular economy practices to reduce it, Eurac Research's Circular Lab supports them in overcoming challenges like cost and legal uncertainty through training and innovative solutions.

The conference underlined the urgent need for increased building renovations, focusing on material cycling, industrialisation, future regulations, and community involvement to achieve zero-emission goals.

Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, Minister of Housing and Urban Development, urged the adoption of sustainable, climate-smart housing solutions to address Nigeria's growing urbanisation and population challenges, emphasising architects' role in creating inclusive, resilient cities.