GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL UGANDA
The Green Building Council Uganda is an independent, non-profit organisation, a member of the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) working to increase environmental awareness and sustainability across Uganda, from bustling urban centers to rural communities.
Our Vision is a liveable, healthy, resilient and sustainable built environment that offers positive, productive places, buildings, cities and communities that are inclusive and economically viable for people to live and work in while conserving our natural environment.
Our mission is to lead the transformation of Uganda’s built environment towards a low-carbon, climate-resilient, and environmentally sustainable future. We champion green building practices in the construction of buildings and infrastructure.
Our advocacy is in response to climate change. We work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, enabling Uganda to fulfil its international agreements, protect its invaluable natural environment, and safeguard the public health of its citizens. Our changing climate means we must rethink the way build.
Our core activities are advocacy, education, training of professionals, rating and certification of buildings to deliver impact in four strategic areas — climate action, health and wellbeing, local resources and circularity, green finance, housing and infrastructure.
Our approach is integrative and collaborative anchored in the belief that creating sustainable communities and resilient urban spaces requires built environment professionals and all members of society to rally. We work with central and local governments, civil society, NGOs, businesses in building and allied sectors to foster a common language, vision and commitment to the development of sustainable rural and urban spaces that provide safe, inclusive and healthy environments for people to live and work with adequate housing and critical infrastructure.
Why Green Building
Uganda stands at a critical juncture. With a young and rapidly growing population undergoing swift urbanization, an estimated 85% of the buildings needed by 2050 are yet to be constructed. This presents a unique opportunity to shape a sustainable future for our built environment.
Globally, buildings and infrastructure systems are significant contributors to environmental challenges, accounting for nearly 50% of all greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs), 40% of raw material consumption, and 40% of end-use energy, thereby driving global warming and climate change.
Green building offers a solution by aiming to improve building performance across key aspects, from responsible site selection to energy efficiency, water conservation, waste reduction, sustainable materials, and the health and productivity of occupants throughout the building’s lifecycle.
As the demand for more buildings and infrastructure intensifies due to rapid population growth and urbanization in Uganda, the need to apply sustainability principles in every facet of construction activity becomes paramount.
