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ACE and UNEP Launch Passive Cooling Roadmap to Protect Communities and Cities from Rising Heat Risks in ASEAN
One month until the Sustainable Buildings & Construction Summit
SBCS26 is just one month away — 20–22 April in Lausanne, Switzerland.
GlobalABC Welcomes India-France Commitment to Buildings Decarbonisation Through the ICBC
The 17 February 2026 India-France Joint Statement explicitly names the Déclaration de Chaillot and the ICBC as part of bilateral climate commitments
Public Consultation Open: Help Shape the Future of Near-Zero Emission and Resilient Buildings
Deadline Extended to 13 February 2026
UNEP Supports Maharashtra's Integration of Green Building Standards into Large-Scale Urban Renewal
UNEP technical assistance under funding from the BMZ and SED fund enables the Government of Maharashtra to embed sustainability into cluster redevelopment projects affecting thousands of homes
PEEB and GlobalABC Deliver Capacity-Building Training at African Energy Efficiency Conference
As part of the African Energy Efficiency Conference in Addis Ababa, GlobalABC and PEEB co-delivered a pre-conference training and facilitated a high-level panel session on making energy-efficient buildings the new normal across Africa
Champion of the Earth - Sustainable Buildings: Mariam Issoufou Awarded 2025 UNEP Award for Entrepreneurial Vision
Nigerien architect redefines sustainable, climate-resilient buildings through cultural heritage and local materials
Building for forests & people: delivering resilient and responsible buildings solutions
Two linked sessions at COP30 showcased rising international alignment on forest-positive, low-carbon construction and culminated in strong support for the newly launched Building for Forests Acceleration Plan.