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  • Unlocking Efficiency: The Global Landscape of Building Energy Regulations and Their Enforcement

     

    Buildings account for 37% of global CO2 emissions, yet more than half of the world lacks mandatory energy efficiency standards for new construction. The World Bank's report, Unlocking Efficiency: The Global Landscape of Building Energy Regulations and Their Enforcement, examines building energy codes across 88 countries, highlighting disparities in adoption and enforcement, and offering actionable recommendations to bridge these gaps. Discover how tailored strategies can drive energy savings, reduce emissions, and support sustainable urban development.

The World Bank

The Building Regulations Atlas is an interactive tool mapping building regulatory systems across 152 economies and more than 370 indicators—covering spatial planning, building regulations, and compliance mechanisms. Drawing on four World Bank datasets, including Building Green, it offers a single global resource for comparing how countries regulate their built environment.

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We tested AI across 119 cities to research building regulations. Discover what we learned about accuracy, efficiency, and the importance of human verification.