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GlobalABC Welcomes 16 New Members, Reaching 397 in Total

 

The Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC) is delighted to announce the addition of 16 new members, further strengthening its diverse network of governments, research institutions, civil society organizations, and private sector leaders. Together, these members bring fresh expertise and momentum to our mission of achieving a zero-emission, resilient, and inclusive built environment by 2030.

This expansion includes the Ministry for Public Works, Meteorological Services & Transport (Government of Fiji) joining the Intergovernmental Council for Buildings and Climate (ICBC) under the Chaillot Declaration, alongside innovative organizations from Canada, the United States, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.

With these additions, GlobalABC now counts 397 members, including 71 countries.


National Governments

Accessibility Standards Canada (ASC)
Canada’s only federal standards development organization dedicated solely to accessibility. With more than ten standards and over twenty research projects on the built environment in development or completed, ASC ensures accessibility and inclusion are embedded in the global transition to resilient, low-carbon buildings.


Academia / Research

Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability (USA)
Cornell’s hub for collaborative sustainability research, catalyzing bold ideas and cross-sector models to help people and the planet thrive.


Civil Society and Community Organizations

European Youth Energy Network (EYEN) (Belgium)
A youth-led network empowering young people in Euope to take action in shaping a fair and sustainable energy transition.

Ghana Green Building Alliance (Ghana)
Conveners of the Ghana Green Building Summit, the Alliance builds local capacity, supports innovators and SMEs, and drives dialogue on green buildings and SDGs.

Habitat for Humanity International (USA)
A leading global nonprofit working to ensure safe, decent, and affordable housing for low-income families.

PEFC International (Switzerland)
A global alliance promoting sustainable forest management through independent third-party certification.


Private Sector

Modulina Straw Panels (Lithuania)
Developers of prefabricated, load-bearing timber panels insulated with compressed straw, offering regenerative, low-carbon construction solutions.

EBP Global (Switzerland)
An interdisciplinary consulting and engineering firm helping clients address complex sustainability challenges.

Egypt Go Green Network (Egypt)
Providers of ESG advisory, certification, GHG calculations, carbon credits, and sustainable business services.

Environas (Egypt)
Specialists in passive design, lifecycle assessments, and certification-aligned projects across LEED, EDGE, WELL, and other standards.

ESG Finance and Investment Services (Spain)
Experts in ESG financing solutions for green energy, real estate, clean mobility, and sustainable agriculture.

FloodFrame (France)
Designers of practical, affordable flood protection systems for homes and buildings.

Order of Architects (France)
Representing 30,000 architects across France, the Order safeguards public interest and advances sustainability in architectural practice.

M Moser Associates (Hong Kong)
A global leader in workplace strategy and sustainable design, integrating smart technologies into scalable solutions.

AECOM (USA)
A global infrastructure firm applying its ScopeX approach to achieve a 50% reduction in carbon across planning, design, construction, and operations.


Expanding the GlobalABC Network

With these 16 new members, GlobalABC’s network of 397 members, including 71 countries, brings together governments, accessibility experts, youth networks, academics, nonprofits, and businesses. This broad coalition ensures that solutions for a sustainable future are inclusive, practical, and globally representative.

Thinking of joining us? Visit our Membership Portal to learn more.