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Green Buildings & UN’s Sustainable Green buildings are a catalyst and opportunity. They save energy, water and reduce carbon
emissions. They also educate, create jobs, strengthen communities, and improve health and
Development Goals (SDGs) well-being. These are the 8 SDGs that are linked to green buildings. For more information, visit
www.worldgbc.org.
SDG 8 SDG 9
Work & Economic Growth Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
Green building industry creates jobs and boosts the Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable
economy. industrialisation and foster innovation.
SDG 13 SDG 15
Climate Action Life on Land
Green buildings produce less emissions, helping to combat Green buildings/cities can improve biodiversity and save
climate change. water resources.
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