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Who we are

The United Nations Environment Programme- Sustainable Buildings and Climate Initiative (UNEP-SBCI) was established in 2006 as a partnership between the UN and key building sector stakeholders (industry, business, governments, local authorities, research institutions, academia, experts, and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs).

Mission and goals

UNEP-SBCI works to promote policies and practices for a sustainable built environment. To achieve this mission, UNEP-SBCI is implementing its work plan guided by the following goals:

1. Provide a common platform.
   Provide a global platform for dialogue and collective action from building sector stakeholders to address sustainability issues of global significance, especially climate change.
2. Develop tools and strategies.
   Develop tools and strategies for achieving a wide acceptance and adoption of sustainable building policies and practices throughout the world.
3. Establish baselines.
   Establish globally acknowledged baselines based on a life-cycle approach, with a first focus on energy efficiency and GHG emissions.
4. Demonstrate through pilot projects.
   Participate in, inform and support policy developments recognizing the role of buildings for mitigation and adaptation to climate change at local, national and/or global levels.

Membership

UNEP-SBCI is supported and guided by its membership. Members of UNEP-SBCI benefit from:

• Being recognized as international leaders in the field of sustainable buildings and the high profile of working with the United Nations;
• Guide and directly influence international debates, policy-makers, and have a voice at high-level international fora including UNFCCC;
• Access to the best expertise and latest knowledge in sustainable building technology and building performance; and
• Network with the world's experts and leaders in sustainable buildings.

Find out more about our mission, goals, activities and achievements on our website!