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U.N. Environment Programme: Climate Action Key to Affordable Housing, But Buildings Decarbonisation Stalls
May 19, 2026

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 19 -- The United Nations Environment Programme issued the following news release:

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Climate action key to affordable housing, but buildings decarbonisation stalls

* Buildings' operational emissions increased by 1 per cent to 9.9 GtCO2 in 2024

* Globally, buildings are becoming more energy efficient, but progress is too slow to meet climate goals

* USD 5.9 trillion in investment in energy efficiency is n . . .

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