By 2050, the global population will increase 27% to 9.8 billion, and by 2060 global building floor area is expected to double, catapulting all of the environmental, social and economic impacts associated with the built environment. 

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With such a significant impact, it is critical that the built environment plays its part in delivering the transformative change needed to decarbonise our global economy. Not only are sustainable built environments a critical solution to climate change, they also help create resilient, thriving communities, and drive economic growth.

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                                                 - World Green Building Council