For the first time, governments, industry, and experts have a shared language for the kind of buildings we need. By 2030, with the achievement of the Buildings Breakthrough goal, near-zero emission and resilient buildings will no longer be the exception, they will be the norm. 
 

What’s Inside the Report

The interim report introduces:

• A qualitative definition of NZERBs designed to work across diverse national contexts and jurisdictions across high-, middle- and low-income economies.
• Key “building blocks” suggesting essential principles—from reducing emissions in existing building stock and new construction, to embedding whole-life cycle measures in policies and ensuring resilience to climate risks  

The next steps are to identify indicators and measurement frameworks and deliver policy recommendations to governments.