Following the launch of the Buildings Breakthrough at COP28 and the presentation of the first set of its priority actions during the Buildings and Climate Global Forum in March 2024 in Paris, this event will present progress and COP29 landing points. It will also serve as a platform for discussion on future objectives leading up to COP30, allowing participants to help shape the next steps and refine strategies.
The inaugural Buildings and Climate Global Forum emphasised the significance of the Building Breakthrough in accelerating progress toward a zero-emission and resilient building sector, through the implementation of actionable measures. The forum's primary output, the Declaration de Chaillot -along with the creation of an Intergovernmental Council for Buildings and Climate (ICBC), provides a broader political framework that encourages countries to collaborate and stay informed of action-led initiatives.
Under the Breakthrough Agenda framework, the Buildings Breakthrough, facilitated by the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC), is aligning its timeline with other sectors, and launching its 2025 Priority International Actions during COP29’s Breakthrough Agenda high-level event, taking place on 14 November from 15:30-18:30. These priority actions respond to the recommendations put forth by the International Energy Agenda (IEA) and High-Level Climate Champion (HLCC) teams as outlined in the ‘Buildings Chapter’ of the 2024 Breakthrough Agenda Report, developed in collaboration with the GlobalABC community.
The session will also introduce the Buildings Breakthrough coordination group, and open discussions on potential synergies across the priority areas, as well as with other sectors of the Breakthrough Agenda, essential for meaningful action. The coordination group is expected to convene three times annually during key milestones in the Buildings Breakthrough cycle. These efforts will ensure overall systemic change and alignment with the Declaration de Chaillot.
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Session Agenda
Opening Remarks: The Buildings & Climate Momentum
- Speaker: Yves-Laurent Sapoval, Ministerial Delegate for Sustainable Cities/Urban Envoy, Ministry of Ecological Transition and Territorial Cohesion, France
- Timing: 14:30 - 14:35 (5 minutes)
- Focus:
- Welcome note and context setting.
- Overview of 2024 progress in the buildings and climate sector.
- Highlight the role of GlobalABC, the Buildings Breakthrough, and the Declaration de Chaillot/ICBC.
- Introduction to the importance of targeted financial support in priority actions.
Special Remarks: Buildings Breakthrough/ICBC from Country Perspectives
- Speaker: Kennedy Matheka, Country Representative from Kenya
- Timing: 14:35 - 14:40 (5 minutes)
- Focus:
- Share Kenya's expectations and the collaborative benefits of the Buildings Breakthrough and ICBC.
Presentation: Buildings Breakthrough - COP29 Progress, Milestones & Looking Ahead to COP30
- Speaker: Audrey Nugent, Global Advocacy & Campaigns Director, WorldGBC (B1 Lead)
- Timing: 14:40 - 14:50 (10 minutes)
- Focus:
- Overview of COP29 progress, key milestones, and a look ahead to COP30.
- Discuss priority actions, next steps, and landing points for each priority area:
- B1. Standards and Certifications
- B2. Demand Creation
- B3. Finance and Investment
- B4. Research
- B4. Deployment
- B5. Capacity and Skills
Panel Discussion: BBT Coordination Group & Key Synergies for Systemic Change
- Timing: 14:50 - 15:45 (65 minutes)
- Moderator: Roland Hunziker, Director Built Environment, WBCSD
- Panelists:
- Jorge Laguna-Celis, Head of the 10YFP/One Planet Network Secretariat, UNEP
- Prof. Edeltraud Günther, Director, UNU-Flores
- Eliott Carruthers, Senior Coordinator – International Collaboration and Relay, B4/Deployment lead
- Judy Zakreski, Vice President of Global Services, ICC
- Ommid Saberi, Industry Specialist and Global Lead Green and Resilient Buildings, IFC
- Focus:
- Presentation of priority actions and main outputs.
- Panel discussion on key synergies for systemic change across BBT areas and other sectors like steel, cement, and power.
Q&A via Slido
- Timing: 15:45 - 15:50 (5 minutes)
- Focus:
- Audience questions directed to panelists, facilitated via Slido.
Financing Capacity Building to Achieve Greener, More Resilient Buildings
- Speaker: Judy Zakreski, Vice President of Global Services, ICC
- Timing: 15:50 - 15:55 (5 minutes)
- Focus:
- Discuss existing programs and tools to help countries with capacity building for greener, resilient buildings.
- Explore what more can be done to support the implementation of building codes for mitigation and adaptation solutions.
Open Discussion with the Audience
- Timing: 15:55 - 16:00 (5 minutes)
- Focus:
- Open the floor for further questions and discussion with the audience.
Closing Remarks: Looking Forward to COP30
- Speaker: Olaf Schmidt, Director for Europe and Latin America, International Finance Corporation
- Timing: 16:25 - 16:30 (5 minutes)
- Focus:
- Recap of the session and discussion on financing the sector.
- Expectations in relation to the Buildings Breakthrough and the Declaration de Chaillot/ICBC.
- Looking ahead to COP30 and the next steps.
