The GlobalABC Annual Assembly 2026 will bring together the Alliance’s global community to celebrate ten years of collective action, partnerships and impact in advancing the decarbonization and resilience of the buildings and construction sector. Over the past decade, GlobalABC has grown into a global platform of more than 400 members including 71 countries, bringing together governments, industry, finance, academia and civil society around a shared vision for zero-emission, resilient and sustainable buildings and construction. This growing and diverse community has played a critical role in elevating buildings and construction within the global climate agenda and transforming collaboration into tangible action across the sector.
The Assembly will recognize the leadership, expertise and contributions of the GlobalABC community that have helped shape the Alliance over the past decade. Building on the momentum generated through recent global gatherings, including the Sustainable Buildings and Construction Summit 2026 in Lausanne, which convened more than 400 participants from developed and emerging economies to strengthen collaboration and turn climate commitments into action, the Assembly will also support the continued evolution of the Alliance’s governance framework, including the integration of Buildings Breakthrough priorities within GlobalABC’s governance and structures to streamline coordination and implementation across the sector.
The Assembly will provide an opportunity to reflect on progress achieved through GlobalABC’s flagship initiatives, collaborative platforms and political processes, including the Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction (Buildings-GSR), the Climate Action Roadmaps for Buildings and Construction, and the Intergovernmental Council for Buildings and Climate (ICBC). Marking a transition from framework-setting to delivery, the Assembly will help shape the next phase of GlobalABC’s work by reinforcing collective efforts toward implementation at scale and tangible sectoral impact toward 2030 and beyond.
Please note that this event is only for GlobalABC Members.
GlobalABC members will receive invitations directly. If you are a member and have not received your invitation, please reach out to the Secretariat at [email protected].
Resources
- Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction 2025–2026: here
- GlobalABC Strategic Framework 2025-2026: here
- GlobalABC Annual report 2025: here
Agenda
| Time - CEST | Topic | Moderator/presenter |
14:00-14:02 2 min | Opening | Gulnara Roll, Head of GlobalABC secretariat; and Chief, Sectoral Transition Section, UNEP |
14:02-14:12 10 min | Welcoming Remarks | Yves- Laurent Sapoval, Ministerial delegate for Sustainable Cities and Urban Envoy, Ministry for Ecological Transition, France, Chair of the ICBC and Co-Chair of GlobalABC Roland Hunziker, Director, Built Environment at WBCSD, Co-Chair of GlobalABC Lily Riahi, Head, Cooling, Buildings and Energy Unit |
14:12-14:17 5 min
| Inspiring Keynote Reflections from a globally recognized leader whose work and vision have helped shape the future of sustainable and climate-responsive buildings and cities | Ashok Lall, Founder, Ashok B. Lall Architects |
14:17-14:42 25 min Includes 10 minutes for member reflections, interventions and celebratory remarks | GlobalABC at 10: A Decade of Collective Impact and Progress in 2025 Reflecting on GlobalABC's contribution to advancing buildings and construction within the global climate agenda over the past decade, while highlighting key achievements, developments and milestones from 2025. | GlobalABC secretariat, Co-Chairs and Members |
14:42-15:22 40 min | 2025 Highlights from GlobalABC Members Member-led session highlighting collaborative initiatives and implementation efforts contributing to the delivery of the GlobalABC Strategic Framework 2025–2026 targets. For each Strategic Framework target, selected members, with priority given to members of GlobalABC Hubs and Action Groups, will be invited to deliver a short presentation showcasing a joint collaboration or initiative developed through GlobalABC that has contributed to advancing the targets. Targets to cover include:
| GlobalABC members |
| 15:22-15:32 10 min | Looking Ahead: GlobalABC to 2030 Presentation of GlobalABC's focus to 2030 and its evolving role in enabling country-led implementation, coordinated delivery and accelerated action across the buildings and construction sector. | GlobalABC secretariat and co-chairs |
15:32-15:42 10 min | Q&A | GlobalABC members |
15:42-15:50 8 min | Summary and Close Closing reflections on the outcomes of the Assembly. | GlobalABC secretariat and co-chairs |
