Building sector: UN report shows need to catch up to meet climate goals

Decarbonization in the building sector is making some progress, but construction is growing even faster. A new UN report urges a drastic reduction in building-related emissions. Climate experts are calling for greater attention to be paid to natural building materials.

21. Mai 2026
The building sector is responsible for 37% of global CO₂ emissions. (picture alliance / SVEN SIMON | Frank Hoermann / SVEN SIMON)

Jetzt kostenlos anmelden und sofort weiterlesen

Keine Bankdaten. Keine automatische Verlängerung.

Sie haben bereits das Table.Briefing Abonnement?

Anmelden und weiterlesen

Letzte Aktualisierung: 21. Mai 2026