Session Recordings and Presentations now available:
- Session 1 Recording
- Session 2 Recording
- Presentation on Subnationals Action Group Report
- Presentation on India Case-studies
- Presentation on Ghana Case-studies
- Presentation on Neo-Eco
Local governments around the world are transforming the buildings and construction sector from one of the largest sources of emissions into a force for climate action, resilience, and equity.
On 22 May 2025, the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC), hosted by UNEP, will convene a webinar titled Building Green, Together: Local Innovations Driving Global Change to spotlight the practical, scalable solutions being implemented at the local level to decarbonize the sector and create more sustainable cities. This webinar will showcase case studies from the first-ever report from GlobalABC Subnationals Action Group that embed sustainability, resilience, and circularity into local building policies and practices.
- Session 1: 09:00–10:00 CET – Register here
- Session 2: 15:00–16:00 CET – Register here
With buildings and construction responsible for 34% of energy-related CO₂ emissions in 2023, innovation driven by local governance is essential to meeting global climate targets. From green building codes to climate-resilient design, from community-led retrofits to public-private financing models—local solutions are shaping a zero-emission, efficient, and resilient built environment.
This interactive webinar will:
- Showcase local case studies demonstrating how cities are overcoming barriers to green construction
- Highlight multilevel partnerships driving coordinated action across governments, civil society, and business
- Explore financing and policy mechanisms enabling just, inclusive climate transitions in the built environment
- Engage participants in identifying opportunities to replicate and scale impactful solutions
By uniting diverse voices, from national ministries and mayors to developers and youth leaders, the event will foster knowledge exchange and inspire bolder collaboration.
Whether you are a policymaker, planner, practitioner, or advocate, this is a chance to learn from real-world examples and contribute to building a greener, more inclusive future - together.
