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Global status for buildings and construction
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Global status for buildings and construction
This publication presents an annual snapshot of the progress of the buildings and construction sector in the world, taking into account policies, finance, technologies and solutions and their alignment with the Paris Agreement.
Giulia Leghissa
The Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction (Buildings-GSR), published by UNEP and GlobalABC, tracks the sector's alignment with Paris Agreement goals. It assesses policies, finance, and technologies annually to spur action. Buildings contribute 21% of global greenhouse gas emissions and 34% of energy demand.
The 2022 update reveals a significant gap in decarbonisation efforts, requiring a yearly increase of ten points to meet 2030 targets. Deep dive chapters focus on adaptation, resilient construction, business innovations, and nature-based solutions. This report serves as a crucial tool for stakeholders to advocate for climate action within the buildings and construction community.
