Why building greener is crucial to meeting Paris climate targets

Nov 1, 2021

Green building in Singapore, covered in greenery.

Governments and companies around the world must step up efforts to make building and construction greener, according to a new UN report. Image: Lily Banse/Unsplash

Patrick Henry

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Buildings and construction's share of global final energy-related CO2 emissions, 2020.

The operation and construction of buildings accounted for more than a third of global energy-related CO2 emissions in 2020 Image: Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction, International Energy Agency

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Milan’s Bosco Verticale (Vertical Forest) towers are among the most recognisable green buildings in the world. Image: Stefano Boeri Archhitetti

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