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Slow decarbonisation of buildings, construction sector raise concerns

A new UN report warns that rising construction and slow adoption of green building solutions are driving up global emissions and deepening climate risks.[ iStock]

Decarbonisation of buildings in the construction sector has slowed globally, making them a major source of emissions.

This has increased their vulnerability to climate impacts and energy price shocks, according to a new report from the UN Environment Programme (Unep) and the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC).

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