Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC) General Assembly
Since the 2023 GlobalABC Annual Assembly in Helsinki (1 and 2 June 2023), GlobalABC has been highly active, strengthening its role as a community and a collaborative force for a zero-emission, resilie...
Abstract
Since the 2023 GlobalABC Annual Assembly in Helsinki (1 and 2 June 2023), GlobalABC has been highly active, strengthening its role as a community and a collaborative force for a zero-emission, resilient buildings and construction sector. Members have contributed through thematic hubs and action groups, leading to the release of widely recognised Global Status Reports (2023 and 2024) on sector decarbonisation. Additionally, 8 national and subnational roadmaps on the buildings and construction sector decarbonization were launched, and GlobalABC-hosted events at COP28 (Dubai, 2023) and COP29 (Baku, 2024), including at its “COP Pavilion” brought together multiple members and experts and generated many strategic discussions. GlobalABC also successfully engaged with UNFCCC processes, including the Technology Executive Committee (TEC) and the Marrakesh Partnership.The success of GlobalABC in the recent years, brought the Coalition to a higher level of engagement with countries and stakeholders. At COP28, the Buildings Breakthrough was launched, and the GlobalABC Secretariat received a new important task of being its facilitator.Following the Global Forum on Buildings and Climate (Paris, 7-8 March 2024) where the Chaillot Declaration was endorsed by the governments of 60 countries, and the High-Level Roundtable on Green Construction and Energy Efficiency in Buildings and Climate Resilience in Cities (COP 29, 20 November 2024), the Intergovernmental Council for Buildings and Climate (ICBC) was established. The GlobalABC was requested to assume the role of the ICBC Secretariat as well. This is a significant development enabling effective coordination and synergies between the activities of GlobalABC, ICBC and the Buildings Breakthrough. This 2025 Annual Assembly therefore aims to develop synergies between various GlobalABC activities and formulate proposals for collaboration with the ICBC. Furthermore, the Assembly will facilitate an exchange of knowledge and best practices among the members, and support capacity-building through bespoke training sessions, which will be organised during the Assembly.
Abstract
Since the 2023 GlobalABC Annual Assembly in Helsinki (1 and 2 June 2023), GlobalABC has been highly active, strengthening its role as a community and a collaborative force for a zero-emission, resilient buildings and construction sector. Members have contributed through thematic hubs and action groups, leading to the release of widely recognised Global Status Reports (2023 and 2024) on sector decarbonisation. Additionally, 8 national and subnational roadmaps on the buildings and construction sector decarbonization were launched, and GlobalABC-hosted events at COP28 (Dubai, 2023) and COP29 (Baku, 2024), including at its “COP Pavilion” brought together multiple members and experts and generated many strategic discussions. GlobalABC also successfully engaged with UNFCCC processes, including the Technology Executive Committee (TEC) and the Marrakesh Partnership.The success of GlobalABC in the recent years, brought the Coalition to a higher level of engagement with countries and stakeholders. At COP28, the Buildings Breakthrough was launched, and the GlobalABC Secretariat received a new important task of being its facilitator.Following the Global Forum on Buildings and Climate (Paris, 7-8 March 2024) where the Chaillot Declaration was endorsed by the governments of 60 countries, and the High-Level Roundtable on Green Construction and Energy Efficiency in Buildings and Climate Resilience in Cities (COP 29, 20 November 2024), the Intergovernmental Council for Buildings and Climate (ICBC) was established. The GlobalABC was requested to assume the role of the ICBC Secretariat as well. This is a significant development enabling effective coordination and synergies between the activities of GlobalABC, ICBC and the Buildings Breakthrough. This 2025 Annual Assembly therefore aims to develop synergies between various GlobalABC activities and formulate proposals for collaboration with the ICBC. Furthermore, the Assembly will facilitate an exchange of knowledge and best practices among the members, and support capacity-building through bespoke training sessions, which will be organised during the Assembly.
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Year: 2025 Location: Dresden, Germany
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