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 […]
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 - […]
In September this year, Climate Week NYC returns to the City of New York. It will bring together inspiring heads of government and leaders from the world of business, tech, academia, and civil society. Together, they’ll share ideas, challenge, create, collaborate, and energize. The world is changing - and so is the way we talk […]
Europe’s leading trade show and conference showcasing the latest innovations in real estate technology. Join us for a dynamic event featuring cutting-edge proptech solutions, expert-led seminars, and tailored networking opportunities. Whether you're a real estate developer, investor, or a proptech entrepreneur, discover the future of real estate at the third annual London Proptech Show.
The internationally acclaimed Forum that has convened leaders from business, policy and finance at COP for 16 years, dedicated to facilitating cross sector collaboration to catalyse transformative climate action.
The program will feature real-world cases of private sector solutions and investments across the six pillars of the Action Agenda, as well as panels, roundtables, and side events.
The event, Building for Forests: Global Collaboration & Documentary Premiere, will bring together leading voices from across the timber value chain in Brazil and the wider world. The evening will open with a session featuring prominent Brazilian architects, municipal leaders, and policymakers exploring how forest-positive construction is shaping cities and communities across the country. This […]
The Conference of the Parties (COP) is the largest global event for discussions and negotiations on climate change. The meeting is held annually, with the presidency rotating among the five regions recognized by the United Nations. In 2025, Brazil will have the honor of hosting the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30), which will take […]
Welcome to the 18th Green Building Convention, where the future of sustainable development takes centre stage. Taking place from 11 – 13 November 2025 at the vibrant Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town, this year’s theme, Stepping Up to Next is a bold call to action for our industry to redefine progress and innovation. The built […]
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 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