COP29 focused on climate finance, carbon markets, and renewable energy to support urban resilience, but challenges remain in securing adequate funding and phasing out fossil fuels.

A two-day meeting brought together EU stakeholders to discuss innovative solutions for reducing, reusing, and recycling construction and demolition waste, a major environmental challenge in Europe, with a focus on advancing circular economy practices and aligning with EU sustainability goals.

The Smart Readiness Indicator evaluates buildings' ability to use smart technologies for energy efficiency and environmental goals, with trials across 15 EU countries refining methods and aligning with clean energy objectives.

Stakeholders from across Europe gathered recently in Copenhagen for the SUPER-i project’s final event. This event highlighted innovative approaches, tangible results, and actionable insights from the project’s pilot initiatives in Denmark, Italy, and Slovenia, underscoring the transformative potential of energy efficiency in social housing.

The NextGenerationEU green bonds, raising over EUR 65 billion, finance sustainable investments, primarily focusing on energy-efficient building renovations, clean transport, and renewable energy, contributing to a significant reduction in EU emissions.

Professor Mike Kagioglou highlighted the built environment's potential in combating climate change at COP29, stressing the need for more ambitious actions, regulations, and leadership to drive large-scale transformation.

The call for applications to host a policy session at EUSEW 2025 has been launched, offering organisations the chance to contribute to energy policy debates.