T
Originally published by The Standard Business
📰 Read Full Article
May 28, 2026
3h ago

Slow decarbonisation of buildings, construction sector raise concerns

Slow decarbonisation of buildings, construction sector raise concerns

A UN report warns global building decarbonisation is slowing, leaving the sector a major source of emissions and climate risks...

✨ Key Highlights

A new UN report highlights growing global emissions from the buildings and construction sector due to slow decarbonisation efforts, increasing climate risks and energy price vulnerabilities.

  • The UN Environment Programme (Unep) and the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC) released a report on the slowdown.
  • Globally, decarbonisation of buildings and the construction sector has slowed, contributing significantly to emissions.
  • This trend heightens the sector's vulnerability to climate impacts and energy price fluctuations.

Continue Reading

Read the complete article from The Standard Business

📰 Read Full Article
Advertisement
Advertisement