Theme: "“Building Africa’s Resilience through a Green Built Environment: Advancing Climate Action towards Net Zero Emissions”" About the event The Botswana Green Building Council (BotGBC), in collaboration with the World Green Building Council Africa Regional Network, is hosting the Africa Green Building Summit from June 10–13, 2025, in Gaborone, Botswana. The Summit consists of pre-summit […]
The International Energy Agency’s 10th Annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency is being co-hosted by IEA Executive Director Dr Fatih Birol and European Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jørgensen, in Brussels on 12 and 13 June 2025. The event is being held in partnership with the Energy Efficiency Movement. The 10th edition of the IEA’s landmark event comes at […]
London Climate Action Week (LCAW) is a groundbreaking annual festival that brings together individuals, organisations and communities as they host a diverse range of events and collaborations with a focus on finding global solutions to climate change. The week aims to demonstrate the whole of society engagement needed to support the delivery of decarbonisation and […]
The European Sustainable Construction Conference will unite policymakers, industry leaders, academics, and civil society to address the construction sector’s role in driving sustainability and competitiveness. Contributing 9% of the EU’s GDP and employing 18 million people, the sector also generates over 35% of the EU’s waste and 36% of energy-related greenhouse gas emissions. Key discussions […]
WorldGBC invites you to the inaugural webinar in our #BeBoldOnBuildings COP30 series: NDCs Building Local Impact. This year's COP30 in Belém, Brazil, will be a critical inflection point for global climate action as countries update Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). In this webinar we will uncover the gaps and opportunities for policymakers and industry to #BeBoldOnBuildings; and officially launch our […]
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 […]
Be part of this landmark event from wherever you are by joining the live stream of the Climate Resilience Roadmap official launch, which will be freely accessible. Built environment professionals, policymakers, and climate leaders across the country, and around the world, are invited to be part of this pivotal milestone. Climate resilience is no longer […]
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 - […]