Bogotá, Colombia. Photo by Rosalba Tarazona/Flickr
BOGOTÁ, Colombia (October 3, 2018) — Today, Bogotá announced a new policy for more energy-efficient construction that is expected to reduce energy and water use in new buildings by 20 percent and 30 percent, respectively, when fully implemented.
Building efficiency measures can make an enormous impact on greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution.
Unlock Bengaluru 2018. Photo by WRI India
BENGALURU (July 21, 2018) — Bengaluru’s trajectory of unprecedented urbanization and economic growth has brought with it the chaos of haphazard development that is negatively impacting human and environmental health. On July 21, WRI India convened urban experts for Unlock Bengaluru 2018.
Da Nang, Vietman. Photo by Cambodia, P.l. Network
WASHINGTON (May 24, 2018)— World Resources Institute (WRI) announced a $2 million grant from the Global Environmental Facility to scale up the efforts of the Building Efficiency Accelerator (BEA) in its second phase.
FSCI Buildings Workshop in Mexico City.
HRH Crown Prince Aleksandar II Karađorđević spoke about energy efficiency at the workshop in Belgrade.
The Building Efficiency Accelerator hosted a workshop in Eskişehir for 95 experts in the field to increase building knowledge and capacity.
Mexico City. Photo Credit: Kasper Christensen/Flickr
On June 17, Mexico City’s Environmental Ministry (SEDEMA), headed by Secretary of the Environment Tanya Müller García, announced the final publication of updated construction regulations for the city.
Curitiba, PR, Brazil.
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Eight recommended actions can improve energy efficiency in buildings to unlock a “triple win” and address economic, environmental and social challenges in world’s urban areas
Key points: