The building and construction sector is responsible for a mind-boggling 37% of global greenhouse gas emissions. The kinds of construction materials we use - and the building sector generally - are also responsible for almost a third of global resource consumption. Shifting to cleaner methods of construction is the only way to minimize the damage we are causing to the planet, while still providing homes, workplaces and vital infrastructure for all.

Featured guests:

Henrique Goes, Clean Construction Manager at C40

Vivek Parekh, Fossil Fuels Program Manager at InfluenceMap

Links:

The building and construction sector’s share in global greenhouse gas emissions - World Economic Forum

UN prediction for rural to urban migration - Our World in Data

Premature deaths from household air pollution - World Health Organization

Clean Construction Programme - C40 Cities

Report on clean construction and green job opportunities - C40 Cities

Influence Map’s LobbyMap

International Gas Union’s Climate Strategy - Influence Map

Electrification as the clearest pathway for decarbonising buildings - IPCC report

State of Victoria’s Gas Substitution Roadmap - Victoria State Government

EU’s Energy Performance of Buildings Directive - European Commission

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Writing and executive production by Peggy Whitfield.

Narrative and communications support by Chiara Morfeo.

Produced by Jess Schmidt: https://jessdoespodcasting.com/

Edited by Morgane Chambrin: https://www.morganechambrin.com/

Music by Lorna Gilfedder: https://origamipodcastservices.com/