The average lifespan of a building is 50 years, so the design of buildings that are constructed now will have an effect on energy consumption in our cities until well into the 2070s. This article presents the most effective options for cities to set mandatory minimum energy performance standards for buildings, to prevent locking in […]
The Industrial Deep Decarbonisation Initiative, established by the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Clean Energy Ministerial, is a coalition of governments and companies. Among its goals, it seeks to motivate governments, which are major buyers of steel, cement and concrete for infrastructure projects, to apply sustainable procurement principles and prioritise the buying of […]
This brief describes the balance required in effective green industrial policies across three dimensions: consumption-centred, production-centred, and innovation.
This brief describes policy options for the decarbonisation of heavy industry, both for improved material efficiency and for electrification.
This brief presents case studies from Latin America and the Caribbean of policies that foster industrial development that supports the SDGs.
This brief discusses how African LDCs can develop industrial policies that prioritise infrastructure, clean technologies and youth employment.
This paper explains how minimum energy performance standards for buildings can be implemented effectively while remaining socially just, using a differentiated approach that carefully follows a series of design principles.
This policy brief assesses a selection of green building practices, programmes, and regulatory frameworks from Latin American countries including Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Mexico and Peru.