S'pore reaffirms commitment to green building & construction sector
New campaign highlights key role of green buildings in reducing emissions & their economic and social benefits
Singapore
THE Building and Construction Authority (BCA) is representing Singapore in the newly launched Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction.
The alliance involves the participation of governments, major building and construction stakeholders and potential funders, to help the building and construction sector achieve the common objective of limiting global warming to below 2 degrees Celsius. It was launched at the inaugural Buildings Day at the ongoing United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP21) in Paris.
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