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Topic of the Month (June 2025)

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.

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Mayors of major cities unveil European Housing Action Plan
European capitals unite on strategy to tackle housing crisis

The European Housing Action Plan provides a coordinated response to the housing crisis in Europe. It focuses on boosting investment, implementing regulatory reforms, and enhancing local leadership to ensure access to dignified, sustainable, and affordable housing for everyone.

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Accelerating the energy transition of Europe’s buildings

A new report warns that the EU must close an annual investment gap of €149 billion in building energy renovation to meet its 2030 climate targets. The study calls for coordination between public and private bodies to prevent a social impact comparable to the 2022 energy crisis.

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Building conversations up with... Risto Kosonen

‘The key ingredients for a transformational NBRP aren’t so much about new technology but about new financing models and business approaches to make renovation feasible and attractive’: Risto Kosonen, Professor from the Department of Energy and Mechanical Engineering, at Aalto University, Finland. 

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The EU strengthens its climate roadmap with new tools for building renovation

Brussels steps up climate action in the building sector with the launch of new instruments to support the preparation of National Building Renovation Plans (NBRPs). This initiative reinforces the implementation of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) and consolidates the EU’s commitment to energy efficiency and sustainability.

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