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This fact sheet outlines the eligibility criteria for social housing buildings in Colombia to be certified under the Climate Bonds Standard, specifically utilizing the CASA Colombia v2.1 rating scheme and requirements for residential property upgrades.

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 fact sheet details a CHF 100 million green bond issued by Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft on May 7, 2019, to finance energy-efficient social housing in Switzerland.

The 2014 Market Intelligence Report: Built Environment by GreenCape provides an overview of the regulatory frameworks, market trends, and opportunities for green building in South Africa, with a specific focus on the Western Cape province. It details the transition toward energy-efficient construction standards, the role of alternative building technologies (ABTs), and the integration of green principles into social and commercial housing.

The Greencape Market Intelligence Report 2014 examines the regulatory frameworks and market dynamics of the green building sector in South Africa, with a specific focus on the Western Cape. It details the transition toward energy-efficient standards, the adoption of alternative building technologies (ABTs), and the opportunities for greening both commercial and social housing sectors.

This guide outlines the low carbon buildings criteria for the Peru region under the Climate Bonds Standard, focusing on the prohibition of fossil fuels for specific end uses, eligibility for social housing via the Mivivienda Verde Certificate, and energy emission reduction requirements for residential property upgrades.