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Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL)

In 2010, the world's buildings accounted for 34% of global final energy use and 24% of energy-related greenhouse gas emissions. Global final energy use in buildings, and related emissions, could double or even triple by 2050. This briefing explores the challenges and opportunities climate change poses to the building sector.

Briefing 

The Fifth Assessment Report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is the most up-to-date, comprehensive and relevant analysis of our changing climate. Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership.

Infographic

Building infographic 

 

Additional resources

Presentation slides

Press release

Briefing and infographic for high-quality print

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Published: June 2014