This webinar session will focus on the presentation of the latest report from the Sufficiency Action Hub, which highlights the critical role of sufficiency in driving sustainability in the building sector. The report provides a comprehensive analysis of current global trends and challenges, stressing the need to integrate sufficiency measures into public policies to complement energy efficiency and renewable energy strategies.

One of the key findings is the importance of addressing upfront carbon—the emissions produced during the construction and manufacturing phases of buildings. These emissions are often neglected in decarbonization efforts, and the report argues that placing sufficiency at the forefront of policy frameworks can help mitigate this overlooked impact. By focusing not only on energy consumption and carbon emissions but also on resource management and planetary boundaries, the report offers a holistic approach to sustainability in the built environment.

The report also underscores the necessity of adapting sufficiency solutions to different regional contexts, with tailored strategies for both Global North and Global South economies. It provides methodologies and principles that can be applied universally, yet flexible enough to be customized to specific local needs.

During this session, the contributors will present key findings from the report, share their insights, and introduce new perspectives on how sufficiency can reshape the global building sector. The session will offer participants practical tools and innovative strategies to accelerate the transition to a more sustainable and resilient built environment.

Session Agenda

Event Introduction (2:00 PM – 2:05 PM)

• Speaker: Cédric Borel (A4MT)

Report Introduction and Overview (2:05 PM – 2:15 PM)

• Speaker: David Ness (Professor, University of South Australia; Co-founder, World Sufficiency Lab)

Sufficiency Examples for Buildings and Districts (2:15 PM – 2:25 PM)

• Speaker: Lorenzo Pagliano (End-use Efficiency Research Group, Politecnico di Milano)

Architecture 2030 Presentation (2:25 PM – 2:35 PM)

• Speaker: TBD (Representative from Architecture 2030)

Sufficiency in France’s Net Zero Scenarios (2:35 PM – 2:40 PM)

• Speaker: Albane Gaspard (ADEME, Building Department)

The Importance of Sufficiency and the Role of the Sufficiency Hub (2:50 PM – 2:55 PM)

• Speaker: Hanane Hafraoui (UNEP/GlobalABC Lead)

Conclusion (2:55 PM – 3:00 PM)

• Speaker: Damien (A4MT)
• Focus:
  • Recap key takeaways from the event.
  • Express gratitude to participants and speakers.
  • Call to action for engaging with the Sufficiency Hub and contributing to ongoing efforts.

Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2185939509848292185