Adaptation of the Building Sector to Climate Change: 10 Principles for Effective Action

We are witnessing unprecedented climate change due to the rapidly increasing concentration of CO₂ in the atmosphere.  Climate change is having severe consequences for communities that are designed for steady climatic conditions – not for the predicted climate extremes.  Data collected over the recent decades shows that the climate is currently changing at an unprecedented pace due to increasing concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and evidence that global climate impacts will severely worsen.  These recommended 10 principles for effective action are directed to policymakers and other building sector stakeholders.  They must coordinate and pool their expertise and resources to protect and develop resilient and sustainable communities for effective climate change action.