This session will explore the multiple benefits of energy efficiency, and discuss how best to unleash them, using opportunities through legislation such as the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive(EPBD) as a starting point, and putting people at the centre of the agenda.
This is a COP30 Action Agenda Event.
As urbanisation accelerates and populations grow, alongside more frequent and intense natural disasters, cities face mounting challenges. Resilient infrastructure is critical to help protect communities and maintain economic stability. This session will highlight how AI and advanced technologies are being leveraged to enhance infrastructure resilience, featuring practical case studies and innovative approaches that contribute to […]
This year, it's finally time for Building Sustainability again, which takes place on Thursday 27 November at Münchenbryggeriet in Stockholm. The conference will be followed by SGBC's annual award ceremony and the Sweden Green Building Awards gala. The Nordic region's leading conference in sustainable spatial planning is being held for the seventh time and is […]
IndiaGBC is organising the 23rd edition of its flagship event - Green Building Congress 2025, scheduled to take place from 27 - 29 November 2025 at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, India. Green Building Congress 2025 features a 3-day international conference and parallel green expo, showcasing cutting-edge low carbon and green building products, technologies, and solutions. The primary objectives of the 23rd Green […]
Agenda 9:30 – 10:00 AM | Networking & Coffee10:00 – 10:10 AM | Welcome remarks by Amira Ayoub, Regional Head – MENA, WorldGBC10:10 – 10:30 AM | Launch of the Water Conservation and Monitoring Playbook for Schools10:30 – 11:30 AM | Interactive workshop
WorldGBC's Sustainable Finance Lead, Julie Emmrich, is speaking at #MIPIM2026. The construction and real estate sectors face rising costs, uncertain economic context, and shifting investor expectations. Political volatility & ESG backlash add fresh uncertainty. This session opens MIPIM’s Road to Zero stage with a clear-eyed look at where the industry stands on sustainability, exploring progress, […]
WorldGBC's Climate Action Manager, Matthew Black, is speaking at #MIPIM2026. Learn how to drive carbon reduction while keeping buildings operational. Discover how owners and operators are achieving decarbonisation in active, income-generating buildings - from retrofit sequencing to tenant engagement - turning occupied assets into low-carbon success stories.
In the words of UN Secretary-General António Guterres, "we are in the dawn of a new energy era" and "the energy transition is unstoppable." The shift to clean energy isn't just necessary, it is already underway. Buildings sit at the heart of this transition. The operation of buildings alone accounts for 26% of global emissions […]