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Policy and Regulatory Frameworks

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WorldGBC's key sustainable building policy positions: a briefing for COP29

This briefing paper outlines key sustainable building policy positions from WorldGBC and the global Green Building Council network, providing a resource for GBCs and partners engaging policymakers and negotiators at COP29.

Publication

10/01/2025

New EU commission takes office: focus on sustainability and urban development

President Ursula von der Leyen's second mandate prioritises enforcing the European Green Deal, focusing on sustainability, affordable housing, climate action, and urban development, with key initiatives on clean energy, circular economy, and water resilience.

News

08/01/2025

World GBC's EU Policy Tracker

The EU Building Policy Tracker highlights progress and gaps in decarbonising EU buildings by 2050, emphasising the need for clearer long-term targets, circularity, and stronger financial mechanisms to meet climate goals.

Tool

06/01/2025

Green financing for sustainable buildings: tools and strategies

The building sector drives 40% of EU energy use and 36% of emissions, with green financing tools like sustainable loans, green bonds, EPCs, PPPs, and EU grants promoting energy-efficient construction and renovation.

News

06/01/2025

Strengthening Europe's clean energy innovation: the 2024 SET Plan

The 2024 SET Plan report highlights its role in coordinating EU and national efforts for clean energy innovation, reinforced by new legal support to strengthen Europe's leadership in low-carbon technologies.

Publication

06/01/2025

FIEC annual report 2024: key highlights and achievements

The FIEC Annual Report 2024 highlights key activities, initiatives, and achievements, featuring a Foreword by President Piero Petrucco, a photo gallery, and a video teaser, available on their website.

News

03/01/2025

SHAPE II initiative launches in Brussels

The 'SHAPE II: Affordable Housing Initiative European Partnership' officially launched on November 4 in Brussels, marking the start of its second phase focused on resilience, liveability, and circular economy principles, building on the achievements of its first phase.

News

03/01/2025

Public procurement to upskill the construction workforce for nZEB projects

The nZEB Ready Procurement Guide helps public authorities use procurement to upskill the construction workforce in energy-efficient building practices through step-by-step strategies and practical examples.

Publication

03/01/2025

Construmat 2025

Construmat Barcelona is a leading trade show offering a comprehensive showcase of materials essential to efficient and sustainable construction.

Event

EU building climate tracker warns: Europe is off track

The EU's building sector is off track in meeting climate goals, with the European Buildings Climate Tracker showing a 40% shortfall, highlighting the need for urgent action, including effective implementation of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.

Publication

20/12/2024

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