“We are facing a global health crisis unlike any in the 75-year history of the United Nations — one that is spreading human suffering, infecting the global economy and upending people’s lives,” stated UN Secretary General António Guterres. “We must ensure that lessons are learned and that this crisis provides a watershed moment for health emergency preparedness and for investment in critical 21st century public services and the effective delivery of global public goods. We have a framework for action – the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. We must keep our promises for people and planet.” The COVID-19 crisis has brought the world to a physical standstill, significantly reducing flights, commutes, and industrial activity in most parts of the world, with global emissions expected to fall from 4-8% in 2020, according to Carbon Brief. However, Buildings consume 40% of total energy generated and also account for 39% of […]