The built environment accounts for nearly 40% of global CO₂ emissions—making it central to climate action. As countries update their climate pledges ahead of COP30, this moment is critical to closing the gap to 1.5ºC. This session spotlights bold actions from governments and industry driving a resilient, decarbonised built environment. We’ll showcase global best practices, including the […]
WorldGBC is proud to be partnering with Climate Action, hosts of the Climate Innovation Forum (#CIF25), 25 June 2025, and a flagship event of London Climate Action Week 2025. Focusing on the practical steps needed to keep 1.5°C alive, #CIF25 is bringing together over 2,000 business leaders, policy makers, investors and civil society representatives to […]
Insights from Quezon City, Neo & the Philippine Green Building Council Date: 17th July 2025 Time: 15:00 – 16:00 (Philippines) The World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) and C40 Cities are hosting a webinar to explore building decarbonisation actions taken by cities and businesses in the transition to net zero carbon buildings. This event will highlight […]
WorldGBC invites you to the second webinar in our #BeBoldOnBuildings COP30 series: Mitigation in Motion We’re showcasing real-world mitigation strategies from frontrunners reducing emissions across the building sector by scaling renewable energy, electrifying systems, and boosting energy efficiency. Energy efficiency and electrification are two of the most important mitigation measures with scalable solutions that are delivering significant […]
We’re showcasing real-world case studies from business leaders who are prioritising resilience and adaption across the building sector — by empowering local communities, protecting vulnerable regions, and designing buildings that can withstand climate shocks. According to the UNFCCC, only 62 parties have submitted adaption communications under the Global Stocktake. There’s an urgent need for greater […]
World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) invites you to the fourth webinar in our #BeBoldOnBuildings COP30 series: Unlocking Impactful Finance The built environment isn’t just the world’s largest asset class — it’s our biggest opportunity to tackle the climate crisis. Finance has the power to shape its future, yet one question remains: what truly makes a building […]
Join us on 11 September 2025 from 14:00—15:00 BST, where the BuildingToCOP Coalition will share insights and build momentum in the lead-up to COP30 in Belém, Brazil, and a few COP101 tips for everyone. Joining us as a Firestarter for the first Forum will be Paul Watkinson - a high-level multilateral facilitator and negotiator - […]
Join WorldGBC CEO Cristina Gamboa for a fireside chat co-hosted by GlobalABC and Saint-Gobain at COP30, where we’ll be exploring what needs to happen to accelerate low-carbon, climate-resilient solutions across the built environment. Register here
This is a COP30 Action Agenda Event.