
Knowledge Platform
Discover curated resources, tools, and insights from the GlobalABC and our global community working to accelerate decarbonisation in buildings and construction. Explore policies, roadmaps, case studies, and training that drive sustainable transformation in one of the world's most critical sectors.
Please note that this platform is currently under design and development. The final product will be fully operational in the coming weeks.
Discover curated resources, tools, and insights from the GlobalABC and our global community working to accelerate decarbonisation in buildings and construction. Explore policies, roadmaps, case studies, and training that drive sustainable transformation in one of the world's most critical sectors.
Please note that this platform is currently under design and development. The final product will be fully operational in the coming weeks.
Featured Resources
Handpicked highlights: Essential resources driving decarbonisation in the built environment.
Emission Factors from Real-World Emissions of Euro VI Urban Diesel, Diesel-Hybrid, and Compressed Natural Gas
The Catalogue of Climate Solutions for Buildings shows that the transformation of the building sector is not a distant ambition but a reality already underway. Featuring over 90 real-world cases from more than 40 countries across six continents, it demonstrates that deployment is possible today - covering every stage of the building life cycle, from design and construction to operation and end-of-life. It showcases a wide spectrum of technologies, from advanced digital tools and renewable systems to locally adapted, low-tech approaches, alongside the policies, financial mechanisms, and collaborative initiatives that make their implementation possible. Developed by the Solar Impulse Foundation, lead organisation of the UNEP-hosted Buildings Breakthrough initiative, this work is a landmark deliverable for this coalition of over 30 governments and 30 NGOs working to make near-zero emission and resilient buildings the new normal by 2030.
Belém Call for Action for Sustainable and Affordable Housing
Launched by the Intergovernmental Council for Buildings and Climate (ICBC) at COP30 in Belém on November 11th 2025, this ministerial commitment positions housing affordability and climate sustainability as interconnected priorities. It calls on governments to integrate climate action into housing policy, establish innovative financing mechanisms for sustainable affordable housing, and align national policies with climate goals by 2030–2035.
Explore Beyond the Knowledge Platform
Dive deeper into the initiatives, flagship products, and collaborations shaping sustainable buildings and construction.
Intergovernmental Council for Buildings and Climate (ICBC)
Established under the Déclaration de Chaillot and endorsed by 60+ countries, the ICBC is a governing body bringing governments together to accelerate building sector decarbonisation by 2050 and align national actions with global climate goals.
Buildings Breakthrough
An international collaborative framework uniting front-runner countries with leading organisations and initiatives to make near-zero emission buildings the new normal by 2030.
Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction
Our annual flagship report tracking global progress in buildings and construction against Paris Agreement goals, providing evidence to drive policy action.
Climate Action Roadmaps
Country-specific pathways guiding the transition to net-zero buildings and construction sectors.
National Determined Contributions (NDCs)
Supporting countries to strengthen climate commitments in the buildings sector within their national plans.
Hubs and Action Groups
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