Energy poverty affects a significant portion of the EU population, prompting the EU to implement policies like the Green Deal and 'Fit for 55' to improve energy efficiency, reduce costs, and support vulnerable households through measures like the Social Climate Fund.

The EESC's 'Powerful Encounters' exhibition, featuring Miriam Strong's photography, highlights the impact of energy poverty in Europe and advocates for affordable, clean energy and housing solutions.

At FESICON 2024, stakeholders called for government tax incentives, sustainable policies, technological innovations, and increased funding to address challenges in the built environment and achieve sustainable development goals.

A Wärtsilä study highlights district heating's potential to decarbonise Europe by integrating flexible technologies like CHP engines and heat pumps, supported by government incentives.

Azerbaijan has partnered with the International Finance Corporation to create a green building roadmap, focusing on sustainable urban development, energy efficiency, and eco-friendly materials, in alignment with global efforts to reduce emissions and promote climate resilience.

In an interview, Lindsay Baker, CEO of the Living Future Institute, highlights the organization's efforts to promote regenerative building practices and emphasises the need for collaboration across sectors to scale sustainable solutions.

The UK construction industry’s carbon emissions, driven by embodied carbon in materials like steel, demand reforms, clear policies, and innovations like timber use to meet net zero goals. A roundtable in Birmingham discussed the Midlands' specific challenges and opportunities in achieving these targets.