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UN and France co-host forum in Paris to decarbonise construction sector

The construction sector is responsible for one-fifth of global emissions. © Daniel Leal, AFP

France and the UN Environment Programme co-host a two-day conference starting Thursday to find ways to cut the sizeable carbon footprint of the construction sector, a major contributor to climate change.

Nearly 2,000 government officials, diplomats, industry representatives and members of civil society from 50 countries are gathering in Paris for the Buildings and Climate Global Forum.

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