The Global Status Report series tracks progress made towards sustainability in the buildings and construction sector. This 2019 edition shows that the sector is not on track with the level of climate action necessary. On the contrary, final energy demand in buildings in 2018 rose 1 percent from 2017, and 7 percent from 2010. It provides examples of country, city, and private sector actions as well as examples of how the buildings and construction sector is reforming. In addition, through a series of regional roadmaps, it highlights regionally appropriate actions across eight priority areas.
This report highlights the role of technology transfer in the fight against climate change. It includes best practices on energy innovation, sustainable urban development, cross-border collaboration, connecting investors with climate projects, strengthening infrastructure, and guarding coastlines.
This study, How Clean is the U.S. Steel Industry? which was supported by the BlueGreen Alliance Foundation, conducted a benchmarking analysis for energy and CO2 emissions intensity of the steel industry among the largest steel-producing countries.
This paper identifies a range of possible actions for climate change adaptation and mitigation in the agriculture sector, given the right enabling environment in place, and offers examples of how these actions can be included in an enhanced NDC.
This study Unwrapping the Risks of Plastic Pollution to the Insurance Industry identifies how risks related to plastic pollution play out across insurance lines and asset classes in which insurers invest.