Our constructed surroundings play a critical role in the worldwide battle against climate change, accounting for 38% of all carbon emissions, both in terms of construction and ongoing operations. These environments shape our living, learning, working, and recreational spaces, significantly affecting individual and community health, quality of life, and well-being. Thus, while the built environment poses significant challenges in the context of the climate emergency, it also offers substantial opportunities for intervention and positive change.
Every year, the Green Building Convention’s mission is to step up – marking our green building journey in Africa with purpose and impact. Our 2024 theme, Zero+: Net Zero Today, Climate Positive Tomorrow, reflects our commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050. More importantly, it emphasises the need for our built environment to have a positive, regenerative impact that extends beyond meeting these targets. It’s a call for us to go the extra mile, to be proactive, and to transform our built environment into a force for good in the battle against climate change.
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Net Zero Today, Climate Positive Tomorrow
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Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA)
5 November 2024 - 7 November 2024
Century City Conference Centre P2, Century City, Cape Town, South Africa
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