The WorldGBC has published a report explaining the circular economy principles in the built environment and proposing several strategies to implement circular design, construction and operation.

The EPBD has entered the last EU legislation process where a trilogue negotiation between the Council and Parliament is taking place. The briefing highlights where the institutions stand at the start of the process and how they can improve the directive.

In this new report WorldGBC highlight why sustainable and affordable housing matters and how they are the key to tackle climate change and the need for more housing and more adequate buildings.

The toolkit is part of the Cities Energy Saving Sprint and its goal is to build on the emergency energy saving measures adopted by local authorities in Europe.

A fast implementation of heat pumps in Europe could lead to multiple benefits, such as cutting bills and gas imports, boosting health, jobs and GDP, while also tackling energy poverty.