Article by Sylvia Thompson – Published in the Irish Times – Sat. 12th December 2016 As we digest the warnings and promises from the UN Climate Change Conference in Paris, there is one industry that is poised for major change in Ireland and abroad: construction. “Every newly built house in Ireland now has to have an […]
Shining the Light on Buildings at COP21
On Wednesday, 4th November the IGBC organised a “Shining the Light on Buildings at COP21” briefing at Europe House, 12-14 Lower Mount Street, Dublin 2. The presentations focused on the potential of buildings to lower emissions and examined the chances of a positive outcome from the negotiations. Speakers on the Day included: Ciara Kirrane, Friends of […]
COP 21 – Make Your Pledge!
With the most important COP in decades coming up in December, the Irish Green Building Council is working hard to make the inaugural “Buildings Day” at COP really count in the fight against climate change. Buildings account for 32% of global final energy use – 19% of all greenhouse gas emissions. As a key stakeholder […]
