Green Buildings News
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Rooftops to railways: neighbourhoods race to hit net zero climate goalsFrom Tokyo to London, community-driven green projects aim to speed up carbon neutrality in cities. -
'People power works': Malaysian peat forest regazetted after activist pressureLegal protection for the Kuala Langat north forest reserve in Selangor is to be reinstated following a public outcry over a planned property development.
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How can corporates help forge a greener and fairer future of work?This year’s Ricoh Eco Action Day Forum will gather leaders from the worlds of business, government and civil society to explore ways to drive inclusive growth while sustaining the environment for generations to come. -
Vietnam Green Building Council exits World Green Building CouncilThe Vietnam country chapter of World Green Building Council has left due to 'internal efforts to strengthen their business within their market.'
Green Buildings Opinion
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Is Green Mark the answer to greener buildings?– While Singapore's scheme to promote energy-efficient buildings has been improved over the years, it should be critically evaluated to ensure its aims are being realised. -
‘Growing momentum’ to make 2021 the global action year for sustainable energy– In a bid of optimism for the new year, the UN Development Programme (UNDP) expressed confidence that clean energy would grow in 2021. -
Alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals isn’t action. How can businesses execute their strategies?Global
Alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals isn’t action. How can businesses execute their strategies?
– A Japanese home builder and an Italian seafood company show what it means to make real progress towards sustainability, and offer lessons on how corporations can manage the gargantuan task.
Green Buildings Videos
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How would you better the world with a million dollars?– After two months of searching for sustainability solutions and a showdown between six finalists, the finale of The Liveability Challenge 2018 culminated in a proposal for biodegradable straws winning nearly a million dollars.
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The Conscious Festival draws biggest turnout yet in Singapore– Welcoming 3,800 people this year, the carbon neutral, zero waste festival has grown six-fold since its first edition in 2015.
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Here's a new air conditioner that cools without warming the planet– No hot air here: Researchers from the National University of Singapore produce the first prototype of a new, environmentally friendly air conditioner in what could be a “quantum leap” in the 100-year old technology.
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Film captures global citizens innovating for a greener tomorrow– Moving away from narratives that spell fear of climate-related catastrophes, "Tomorrow" tells stories of how ordinary people -- from Icelandic volcanoes to Indian slums -- employ innovative ways to fight the effects of climate change.
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