About
Europe's cities are declaring climate emergencies. BUILD UPON2 is a project led by a group of GBCs in WorldGBC’s Europe network in partnership with Climate Alliance and BPIE. It helps cities lead the charge towards net zero carbon by 2050 by unlocking the huge potential of buildings - developing strategies and solutions to scale up energy efficient building renovation. Part of Advancing Net Zero.
The Project
We aim to strengthen implementation of the renovation strategies required by EU law. The project is funded by the EU's Horizon 2020 programme and coordinated by GBC España.
Read more >Our Vision
Over 300 organisations support our vision of a Europe that leads the world on the renovation challenge - to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement. Join us!
Read more >The Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment
Cities, states, regions and businesses across Europe and the world are committing to a net zero carbon building stock by 2050. Join the Commitment!
Read more >Who We Work With
We need everyone around the table to meet the challenge of renovating Europe. See who we’re working with and view our interactive stakeholder maps.
Read more >Guidance on Renovation Strategies
Read our guidance and recommendations for establishing building renovation strategies.
Read more >Our Renovation Strategy Framework
What are the key milestones and indicators cities and nations need to be integrating into their policies to shape and track success?
Read more >Solutions to Renovation Barriers
Explore initiatives that are driving action on energy efficiency renovation across Europe through our RenoWiki tool.
Read more >Cities Support Centre
Join webinars, training and receive resources aimed at supporting cities with the renovation strategy challenge.
Read more >News, Media & Events
Get all the latest BUILD UPON2 news and see which of our upcoming events you’d like to join.
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This project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under Grant Agreement No 840926. The sole responsibility for the content of this website lies with the authors. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the European Union. Neither the EASME nor the European Commission are responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein.