World Green Building Week 2021, hosted by the World Green Building Council, takes place September 20-24, 2021. The campaign aims to accelerate sustainable buildings for everyone, everywhere.
This World Green Building Week we will shine a light on how our holistic approach to building resilience can accelerate the Sustainable Development Goals and sustainable buildings for everyone, everywhere.
Why is building resilience important?
Buildings are responsible for 38% of global energy-related carbon emissions and 50% of all extracted materials. Four billion people are vulnerable to climate risks and 91% of people worldwide live in areas with air pollution.
By 2050, the world’s building stock will double, increasing the impact of our sector significantly. Its demand on natural resources accelerates climate change, and inefficient, unhealthy buildings are affecting our livelihoods.
To close the environmental, social and economic gaps and protect our planet, people and economies, we must embrace a holistic approach to sustainability. We must work towards systemic changes that provide powerful solutions to climate change, improve human health and equity and drive a circular, regenerative economy.
#BuildingResilience to climate change
A resilient built environment combats climate change by enabling affordable and clean energy. It also accelerates the adaptation to, and mitigation of the impacts of climate change on our most vulnerable regions and communities.
#BuildingResilience for people
The social dimensions of a resilient built environment can future-proof communities by addressing equity and climate justice issues. They can provide healthy environments and fairer access to vital social infrastructure such as schools, hospitals and green spaces.
#BuildingResilience for economies
A resilient built environment grows green jobs and supports the regeneration of resources and natural systems, providing socio-economic benefit through a thriving circular economy.
Now is the time to deliver sustainable buildings so that we can build back better.
New Buildings Institute is hosting two events as part of our participation in World Green Building Week:
- Monday, Sept 20. – Getting to Zero Twitter Chat: Engaging the Next Generation to Achieve our Climate Goals
- Thursday, Sept. 23 – Webinar: An Insider’s Guide to Talking about Carbon Neutral Buildings
Both events are free to join and participation is encouraged. Happy World Green Building Week!