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This report by RMI analyzes opportunities to decarbonize China's building sector to achieve carbon neutrality, focusing on operational emissions, embodied carbon, new growth models, and social equity.

This case study examines the challenges Colombia faces in decarbonising its building sector amidst rapid urbanisation and increasing electricity demand. It proposes using an Article 6 pilot of the Paris Agreement to implement Net Zero Energy Buildings in the social housing sector as a mechanism to reduce emissions and energy poverty while aligning with NDC commitments.

This case study examines the role of the United States government in the development and market adoption of low-emissivity (low-e) windows. It details how federal research, computer modeling tools, standardized rating systems, and labeling programs like ENERGY STAR catalyzed private sector investment and led to widespread commercial success in building energy efficiency.

The LCCR Training Module Guide For Building Professionals is a trainer's manual for a two-day workshop designed to orient building professionals toward Low Carbon, Climate Resilient (LCCR) construction. The program focuses on bridging a knowledge gap in India's rural spaces and small towns, providing a structured curriculum that covers global climate scenarios, LCCR design strategies, policy linkages, and practical application through site visits and group work.