NDCs specify buildings
Over 130 countries specify buildings in their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) – and 87 of these specified technology objectives, such as equipment performance, according to a report from the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction and IEA.
Creating zero-carbon cities of the future
Cities, states and regions are also investing. As well as cities, who can set their own regulations for new buildings, policymakers at every level are helping to create the zero-carbon cities and towns of the future, by ensuring that today’s buildings are constructed to the highest environmental standards.
C40 Cities connects the world’s cities
At a city level, local planning and regulation can set clear zero-carbon policies that have substantial impact. C40 Cities connects 96 of the world’s biggest cities – accounting for over 700 million citizens and one quarter of the global economy and including New York and Chennai. The majors of these cities are committed to delivering on the most ambitious goals of the Paris Agreement at the local level.
Cities embrace renewable energy
CDP reports that cities are currently instigating renewable energy developments valued at $2.3bn. This forms part of a wider shift by cities to develop 1,000 clean infrastructure projects, such as electric transport and energy efficiency, worth over $52 billion.
States and regions commit to emissions reduction
Signatories of the Under2 Coalition, which spans 220 governments, six continents and 43 countries, have collectively committed to remove between 4.6-5.0 Gt of C02 equivalent emissions per year by 2030. More than the current annual emissions of the European Union.
NDCs specify buildings
104 NDCs (Nationally Determined Contributions) mention specific actions to enhance energy-efficiency in buildings, building codes and energy certifications. Over 135 countries specify buildings in their NDCs and 87 of these specified technology objectives, such as equipment performance, according to a report from the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction and IEA.