UN
The COP31 Presidency has introduced the Antalya Compact for Energy Efficient Buildings, a new international framework designed to accelerate energy efficiency and electrification across the global building sector.
Announced on October 29, 2026, ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Antalya, Türkiye, the initiative supports a proposed 25% reduction in the operational energy intensity of the world’s building stock by 2035, compared with 2020 levels.
The Compact also contributes to the Presidency’s broader ambition to increase electricity’s share of global final energy consumption to 35% by 2035.
Its framework outlines six priority areas, including building renovation, energy-efficient heating and cooling, low-emission technologies, improved building performance and expanded access to financing.
Open for endorsement by governments and other stakeholders, the initiative aims to connect national energy policies with practical action in cities and communities.
The announcement places the construction and buildings sector at the center of international climate discussions, highlighting how energy-efficient infrastructure can contribute to emissions reductions, energy security and more sustainable urban development.
