Topic of the Month (June 2023)
Each month a relevant topic and several sub-topics are covered in detail. For the Topic of the Month, content following a common thread is developed by BUILD UP Editorial Board in collaboration with the Board of Ambassadors and other relevant experts in the field. This includes producing articles, case studies, webinars and more, all in line with the specific topic selected. Relevant events are also identified and highlighted.
Topics of the Month are announced at the end of the previous month in our website and newsletter. Please write us if you wish to know more about our upcoming topics of the month.
This month, the ToM is "Increasing energy efficiency and energy affordability for households”. Be ready for these subtopics:
- Energy Efficiency Measures
- Financing investments/schemes for households
- Clean energy transition
and more!
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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.
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A report on South Tyrol’s transition to a circular economy highlights a workshop's findings, recommending policy reforms, stakeholder collaboration, and training to promote sustainability and innovation in the construction sector.
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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.
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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.
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The construction sector is under pressure to reduce emissions, with industry leaders emphasising collaboration, clear carbon targets, and data transparency, as seen in the successful 25 Baker Street project, to achieve net-zero goals.
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The 2024 UN-Habitat report highlights the crucial role of energy-efficient buildings in helping cities adapt to and mitigate climate change while supporting vulnerable populations and promoting sustainability.
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Dr. May al-Ibrashy leads innovative heritage conservation projects in Cairo, integrating preservation with urban regeneration and community involvement to revitalise historic sites and transform them into functional, sustainable spaces.
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Sustainable buildings reflect the global effort, including India’s commitment, to integrate eco-friendly design, construction, and operation, balancing functionality, efficiency, and environmental responsibility.
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An international coalition of green building organisations is pushing for expanded sustainable finance to help decarbonise the construction sector, addressing barriers like finance and policy gaps.
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Agli Energiesprong Renovation Days di Milano sono state presentate soluzioni innovative per la riqualificazione edilizia sostenibile, con premi a progetti pionieristici e la promozione di modelli economici e tecnologie avanzate.
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