The IMF’s April 2025 Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa presents a clear warning: regional growth is slowing, debt pressures are mounting, and donor assistance is declining. Yet the report outlines critical opportunities particularly in domestic revenue mobilization, structural reform, and private sector activation that can shape a more resilient …
This brochure offers decision-makers in the real estate and energy industries, as well as urban and municipal developers, a broad overview of the topics of decentralised energy generation and supply, and raises awareness of the goal of decarbonisation by 2050 at the latest. The advancing digitalization in the construction and …
Europe has seized its ‘man on the moon’ moment, inspiring the seemingly impossible to become possible. In setting out a bold vision to become the first climate neutral continent, the EU is looking to inspire a global ‘space race’ to net zero emissions. One of the mission critical pathways to …
High medical and energy costs, limited incomes, and narrow comfort ranges present multiple health-related challenges for older adults. A variety of studies indicate that weatherizing and repairing the homes of elderly households can help to address some of these issues, ultimately improving resident health and reducing energy and health costs. …
Buildings that emit no greenhouse gas emissions during their operation are vital to meeting the SDGs and Paris Agreement targets. But in the past, zero carbon buildings have been assumed to be only attainable by technologically advanced or wealthy countries. New WRI research finds there are policy pathways to reach …
Constructing and renovating New Zealand buildings between now and 2050 could pump out climate change pollution equivalent to one million cars on the road every year, a new report by New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC) has revealed. This figure – around three million tonnes of carbon – only includes …
Training on Energy Conservation Building Code-2017 held Highlighting that environment-friendly structures is the future of construction industry, Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI) Associate Professor Rajkiran V. Bilolikar on Monday said the updated version of Energy Conservation Building Code -2017 (ECBC) provides for current and futuristic advancements in building technology …
The report Creating an Energy Efficient Mortgage for Europe: The Supporting Role of the Green Building Sector sets out roadmap for market development with potential to transform millions of buildings across Europe. In order to grow the market so that energy efficient mortgages will be made available to every borrower …
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has developed a framework definition for net zero carbon buildings to provide the industry with clarity on how to achieve net zero carbon in construction and operation. The framework definition has been produced under UKGBC's own Advancing Net Zero programme, in line and inspired …
Another 2.5 MWp will be added to the existing solar capacity of 4.1 MWp which is expected to be completed by February 2020. CHENNAI : To achieve energy security and promote the use of green energy, Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has installed and commissioned 428 KWp solar power plant …
Training programme on ‘Sustainability and Circularity (Mass-Value-Carbon)’ was organised by the Centre for Science and Environment, New Delhi (CSE) in collaboration with Faculty of Physical Planning and Architecture, Guru Nanak Dev University. The focus of the programme was to train the faculty and students of planning and architecture departments regarding …
NEW DELHI: About four per cent of buildings in India are "green" but a lack of technical expertise to execute projects and funding to pay for improvements remain the biggest barriers to investment, according to a new study. Green building is the practice of creating structures and using processes that …
The Global Green Growth Institute’s G20 Background Paper: Green Growth to achieve the Paris Agreement outlines the necessity of an accelerated transition to a green and circular economy that will eradicate poverty, provide decent jobs, and hit climate action targets. The Paper includes GGGI’s top public policy, public finance, and …
This Global Status Report documents the status and trends of key indicators for energy use, emissions, technologies, policies, and investments to track the buildings and construction sector, globally and in key regions. Central findings of this report include: Buildings play a dominant role in the clean energy transition. Buildings construction …
Elias George seeks Nilgris model in ecologically-fragile areas Prefab model of construction is the future of real estate industry in India, famed American architect Christopher Charles Benninger has said. It ensures better quality, takes lesser time and is cost-effective. It is also eco-friendly and sustainable as it generate less amount …
The international market for green construction projects has grown significantly in the last 10 years and demand for green building activity is poised to grow in the next three years, according to a new report and industry survey published by Dodge Data & Analytics. The World Green Building Trends 2018 …
Joint initiative of pollution board, HR institute and CSE The State’s pollution control board and the Human Resources Development Institute in collaboration with Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), New Delhi, are going to establish the Environmental Training Cell to train government officials and other stakeholders in all the practices …
Draft notification of Central rules on environment impact assessment is ready: expert In a major policy shift, proposals have been mooted to empower Urban local bodies (ULBs) to oversee the effective implementation of environmental norms, with the areas under their purviews being proposed to be increased from 20,000 sq.m. to …
The Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) is planning to increase the green footprint in the country from current 5 per cent to 15 per cent in the next 4-5 years, a top IGBC official has said. “We have 4,700 projects across India currently, which covers 640 crore sq ft and …
PANJIM: Making a pitch for compulsory ‘Green Building’ Concept for government, commercial and hotel projects with built up area of 2000 sq mtrs and above, the Town and Country Planning (TCP) Minister Vijai Sardesai on Monday announced that proposed Greenfield International Mopa Airport will have to be ‘green’ building, failing …
Award-winning green building conference and expo returns to Mumbai, November 15-16 Today, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), creators of the LEED green building program, announced Rick Fedrizzi, Chairman and CEO of the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) and Elora Hardy, founder and creative director at Ibuku, as keynote speakers …
