Within the scope of two large programmes, BUILD_ME project and the Cool Up programme, GlobalABC and Guidehouse are collaborating on the dissemination of knowledge products and capacity building to accelerate the transition towards zero-emission buildings. The activities will focus on workshops, webinars, publications, tools, training and initiatives, including the BUILD_ME project, the Cool Up programme, the annual GlobalABC Buildings-GSR, and the Buildings Breakthrough target.

The "Accelerating 0-emission building sector ambitions in the MENA region" project, known as BUILD_ME, supports various key stakeholders (Policy, Finance and Industry) in their efforts to decarbonize the building sector in the MENA region. 

The Cool Up programme supports Türkiye, Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon in the uptake of sustainable cooling technologies and the use of natural refrigerants. Through accelerated technological shifts, the programme aims to enable the early implementation of the Paris Agreement and other international agreements such as the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol, thus stimulating both the global climate and ozone agendas.

Previously, GlobalABC participated in the BUILD_ME regional workshop, held in Cairo from 31 May to 1 June 2022. The workshop titled 'How to accelerate the implementation of energy efficient buildings in the Arab Region" brought together stakeholders from the climate-friendly building space in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and the wider MENA region. The workshop concluded the Phase II of the BUILD_ME project. Lean more here.