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Implementation of Green Building Standards, Codes and Regulations Next Steps. Current State of Play in the Region. Challenges identified Goals established for 2030 Green Codes evolving Dubai Abu Dhabi Saudi Arabia Qatar GCC. Issues. Importance of building sector
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Implementation of Green Building Standards, Codes and RegulationsNext Steps
Current State of Play in the Region • Challenges identified • Goals established for 2030 • Green Codes evolving • Dubai • Abu Dhabi • Saudi Arabia • Qatar • GCC
Issues • Importance of building sector • New buildings and existing stock • Many actors in the building space • Putting all the pieces together • Need for greater collaboration and exchange of best practices
Key Considerations for Green Codes • Appropriate to locale • Cooperation among relevant organizations • Conformity assessment infrastructure • Transparent process and stakeholder engagement throughout the process • Qualified professionals • Education and Training • Enforcement • Assessment
Next? 1) Wednesday Roundtable 2) MENA Green Building Conference 2 3) APEC-ASEAN Green Codes Workshop • Focus on key elements for successful implementation of green building codes • October 2014, New Orleans, Louisiana on the margins of Greenbuild 2014