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  • Unlocking Efficiency: The Global Landscape of Building Energy Regulations and Their Enforcement

     

    Buildings account for 37% of global CO2 emissions, yet more than half of the world lacks mandatory energy efficiency standards for new construction. ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳'s report, Unlocking Efficiency: The Global Landscape of Building Energy Regulations and Their Enforcement, examines building energy codes across 88 countries, highlighting disparities in adoption and enforcement, and offering actionable recommendations to bridge these gaps. Discover how tailored strategies can drive energy savings, reduce emissions, and support sustainable urban development.

Launch Event of Unlocking Efficiency: The Global Landscape of Building Energy Regulations and their Enforcement

ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ report, Unlocking Efficiency: The Global Landscape of Building Energy Regulations and their Enforcement, features key insights on implementation strategies across 88 countries. Discover practical pathways for strengthening building energy codes through tailored approaches that match technical requirements with institutional capacity and market readiness.

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As climate negotiations at COP29 in Azerbaijan draw to a close, the building sector stands at a critical juncture.?Buildings account for 34% of global CO2 emissions, making them a central battleground in our fight against climate change. The challenge is particularly urgent in rapidly urbanizing regions, where unprecedented construction activity risks locking in decades of excessive energy consumption.