Decarbonising buildings will be critical for the global transition to net-zero emissions, as the building sector accounts for nearly 40% of global energy-related CO2 emissions. However, achieving this goal requires a targeted approach taking into account the local specificities of environmental, economic and social challenges of building decarbonisation.
As part of the OECD Programme on Decarbonising Buildings in Cities and Regions, the annual OECD Sustainable Buildings Roundtable gathers national and subnational policymakers, experts, private sector stakeholders and international organisations to share the latest knowledge and best practices on decarbonising buildings, accelerating progress towards a more sustainable built environment.