Sustainable Buildings and Construction Programme of the 10YFP

This website provides information on the 10 Year Framework Programme (10YFP) concerning sustainable production and consumption in the built environment.
The Sustainable Buildings and Construction Programme (SBC) was launched during the high level segment of the UN Habitat Governing Council on 20 April 2015 with the presence of Ms. Sofie From-Emmesberger, the Finnish Ambassador and Permanent Representative to UNEP and UN-Habitat; Mr. Ibrahim Thiaw, the Deputy Executive Director and Assistant Secretary-General of UNEP; Dr. Aisa Kirabo Kacyira, the Deputy Executive Director and Assistant Secretary-General of UN-Habitat; and Mr. Pekka Huovila, Ministry of the Environment of Finland. 
The goal of the programme is to promote resource efficiency, mitigation and adaptation efforts, and the shift to SCP patterns in the buildings and construction sector. The initial work areas of the programme are: 1) foster enabling frameworks to implement SBC policies; 2) promote Sustainable Housing, including affordable and social housing; 3) enhance Sustainability in the Building Supply Chain; 4) reduce climate impact and strengthen climate resilience of the buildings and construction sector; and 5) promote knowledge sharing, outreach and awareness raising.