The world is off track. According to the latest progress report on sustainable development goals, of the 169 targets, only 14% are on track, while 20% are not even tracked. Disturbingly, 14% show regression, including critical areas like hunger, education, employment, and the environment. The first global stocktake highlights the urgency, showing that to meet […]
The 2025 SEforALL Global Forum will be co-hosted by Sustainable Energy for All and the Government of Barbados, led by Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley. Under the theme of “Sustainable Energy for Equity, Security and Prosperity”, this year’s Forum will focus on catalysing the actions and investment needed for countries to achieve their energy access, […]
MIPIM 2025 is set to welcome the mayors of major European capitals, reaffirming the event’s role as a key platform for urban development and investment. Their participation highlights a commitment to shaping the future of sustainable cities, fostering international collaboration, and driving forward strategic initiatives in real estate and infrastructure. As global challenges reshape urban landscapes, their […]
Get the latest insights on global progress, trends in real estate decarbonisation and insights from international climate negotiations. You will be invited to share your perspective on the Road to Zero and interact with industry leaders.
12-13 March, 2025 | Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Center, Bridgetown, Barbados The 2025 SEforALL Global Forum will be co-hosted by Sustainable Energy for All and the Government of Barbados, led by Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley. Under the theme of “Sustainable Energy for Equity, Security and Prosperity”, this year’s Forum will focus on catalysing the actions […]
Capital outlay on sustainable development, acquisition of high-performance buildings, or retrofit efficiency improvement for existing assets has always required a careful assessment of return on investment. Returns often need to be totted up both in direct financial terms and in carbon savings delivered against capital employed – given that even the most environmentally conscious building […]
Feeling overwhelmed by EU Taxonomy and reporting rules? This session cuts through the noise, simplifying what you must know to stay compliant and accountable amid a 155% increase in regulations in the past decade. Get clear guidance on SFDR, CSRD, and the essentials of sustainable finance—all in one hour, no jargon, just clarity.
The Climate and Clean Air Conference 2025 is set to take place from March 16–21, 2025, in Brasília, Brazil. This year’s theme, “Accelerating Action on Super Pollutants: The Road to COP30,” highlights the urgent need for decisive action. The event will bring together country representatives, global experts, and changemakers, united with over 180 partners, to drive accelerated solutions for mitigating super […]
Sustainability Summit 2025 – Building Sustainability Together, 18.3.2025 Helsinki The Sustainability Summit 2025 event brings together experts from the real estate and construction sectors for a joint forum on responsibility and sustainable development. At the event, we will delve into the themes of responsibility in the light of solutions and consider how climate work done […]
The fifth annual plenary meeting of the High Level Construction Forum (HLCF) aims to debate the strategic challenges facing construction, and how we may address them in the future. It will also reflect on the actions the EU, Member States and industry members of the HLCF have committed to carry out, in line with the […]
Circular Buildings Coalition (CBC) has announced a new open call for innovative and inspiring blueprint projects working to achieve a Circular Economy! This is an opportunity to collaborate with CBC - winners will receive funding up to €70,000 to improve and expand current projects. This webinar will be diving deeper into the three main challenge […]
The Cementitious Materials International Technical and Trade Congress Americas is the premier gathering of US cement traders, industry experts, and professionals passionate about the latest advancements and limitless opportunities in the field of cementitious materials including ashes, slags, artificial and natural pozzolana, fumes, clays and construction and demolition waste used as alternative raw materials.
Since 2015, the IEA’s Energy Efficiency Policy Training Weeks have equipped more than 3,000 government officials from over 125 countries with the tools and knowledge to implement effective energy efficiency policies. These training weeks are organised by the IEA’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Inclusive Transitions. This global event represents a unique opportunity for policy […]
The Sustainable Investment Forum Europe 2025 offers a crucial platform for finance stakeholders to navigate the challenges and opportunities of the sustainable finance market in Europe. The Forum supports the acceleration of growth while prioritising the transition towards a resilient, equitable, and nature positive sustainable economy. Organised by Climate Action in official partnership with UNEP-FI, […]
As cities continue to grow and climate challenges intensify, architecture must evolve—not just as a technical and practical response but as a creative force that harmonizes aesthetics, well-being, functionality, and environmental responsibility.To explore how we can design and reimagine a built environment that fosters and inspires sustainable living, Saint-Gobain’s Sustainable Construction Observatory will host a Sustainable Construction Talk on May […]
The most important event on the circular economy is about to land in Brazil in May 2025, with online participation open to everyone. In its ninth edition, WCEF will explore the potential of tropical solutions for sustainable growth, the power of the regenerative economy and the strategies of a bioeconomy—alongside the indispensable role of the […]
Join us at Build Green Now 2025, the Irish Green Building Council’s conference on sustainable construction, where industry experts, innovators, and thought leaders come together to drive the transition towards a greener, more sustainable built environment. At the conference, we will officially launch “Building a Circular Ireland”, a roadmap (currently under consultation), designed to accelerate reuse, bio-based materials, […]
For the built environment sector to reach global climate goals, retrofitting buildings is a big part of the solution. It can provide profitable and scalable solutions, which improve energy performance, usability and resilience — as well as buildings which users can thrive in. On 15 May 2025, WorldGBC is proud to host an online accelerator […]
Born out of a local urban mobility workshop in Graz, Austria, Urban Future has become the largest event for urban change-makers in Europe within just a few years.
As a key contributor to the advancement of WLC data and policy, we are delighted to invite you to the first Whole Life Carbon (WLC) Network Event on June 4th in Brussels. The built environment is responsible for approximately 40% of all global carbon emissions. In order to align with the 1.5°C Paris Agreement […]
The Global NDC Conference has become an international forum to discuss about Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), inspiring practitioners and policymakers around the world to share, lead and contribute to their country’s NDC process.
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 […]