Our built environment uses almost half the resources extracted globally every year and is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. We need a circular economycircular economyA systems solution framework that tackles global challenges like climate change, biodiversity loss, waste, and pollution. It is based on three principles, driven by design: eliminate waste and pollution, circulate products and materials (at their highest value), and regenerate nature. for the built environment to help tackle climate change. Watch our Climate Lead, Miranda Schnitger, and speakers from Arup, WEF, ICLEI and others in discussion at the COP27 Buildings Pavilion, hosted by the World Alliance for Buildings and Construction (World ABC) and WBCSD to learn more.
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