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The Intergovernmental Council for Buildings and Climate (ICBC) was established following the adoption of the Déclaration de Chaillot at the Buildings and Climate Global Forum in Paris in March 2024, where more than 60 countries committed to strengthening international cooperation to accelerate decarbonization, resilience, and sustainability in the buildings and construction sector. Officially launched at COP29, the ICBC is coordinated by the GlobalABC and serves as a government-led platform to advance the implementation of the Declaration's commitments.
At COP31, ministers and high-level government representatives will convene for the Second ICBC Ministerial Meeting to take stock of progress since the Council's launch, strengthen international collaboration, and advance ambitious action to transform the buildings and construction sector in line with global climate and sustainable development goals.
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- About the Declaration de Chaillot
In March 2024, the first ever Buildings and Climate Global Forum, organized by the French government and UNEP, brought together 1,400 participants from 70 countries in Paris, culminating in the Declaration de Chaillot, a landmark agreement aiming to accelerate the transition of the building and construction sector toward decarbonization and climate resilience. Signatories commit to developing national roadmaps, updating building and energy codes, mobilizing finance and incentives, promoting low‑carbon materials, strengthening skills, adopting standards and certifications, coordinating multi‑level governance, and using international forums like COPs to embed these priorities. To oversee progress, the Intergovernmental Council for Buildings and Climate (ICBC), coordinated by GlobalABC was established, which was officially institutionalized at COP29 in November 2024 at Baku, Azerbaijan.
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The role of ICBC is to bring together governments to align national building policies with global climate goals, review progress, issue guidance, and promote cooperation and knowledge sharing across countries.
Member States wishing to learn more about the ICBC, its activities, or modalities for joining as Members or Observers may consult further information here.
