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Research from Foundation Home Loans reveals that two-thirds of UK landlords own properties are not meeting the government's proposed EPC 'C' targets, with many planning upgrades to comply by 2030, funding them through savings or rent increases.

The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina has adopted a strategy to renovate buildings by 2050, aiming to reduce energy consumption, CO2 emissions, and boost economic growth through energy-efficient renovations.

Europe's construction sector, through the Construction 2050 Alliance, urges support from President von der Leyen for advancing competitiveness, affordable housing, and sustainability initiatives.

On the occasion of COP29 in Baku, experts called for urgent collaboration between scientists and policymakers to help the building sector achieve net zero emissions by 2030, emphasising its critical role in addressing climate change.

The UK faces challenges in achieving net-zero buildings due to high retrofit costs, a shortage of skilled workers, and the need for energy technology solutions, requiring collaboration and training to meet climate targets.

Building conversations up with... Marianna Papaglastra, International Accounts Manager at Sympraxis Team.

The ongoing war in Ukraine has highlighted the urgent need for sustainable, resilient infrastructure, with European initiatives - like the New European Bauhaus - supporting Ukraine's reconstruction.

Earth’s climate is in critical danger, with excessive emissions from the built environment, demanding urgent, coordinated action to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.

The Energy Institute Hrvoje Požar in Zagreb launched its nZEB training centre, showcasing a nearly zero-energy building with smart technologies, aimed at promoting energy efficiency and green transition in Croatia.

The Decarbonisation of the Energy Sector project in Montenegro involves energy renovation in 23 buildings, and the modernisation of the electricity distribution for a total investment of EUR 34 million.