March 2024

As the world becomes increasingly aware of the devastating impact of climate change, more and more individuals and businesses are seeking ways to reduce their carbon footprint and contribute to a more sustainable future. One important way to achieve this goal is through green finance – the practice of using financial instruments to invest in environmentally sustainable projects. But it’s not just individuals and businesses that can benefit from green finance – financial institutions themselves can also reap significant rewards by investing in sustainable projects.

As engineers, developers, consumers and policy makers we have too long carried the linear idea in water management; USE and DISHARGE. We need to alter this current unsustainable linear model and introduce a circular water framework that underlines REUSING and RECYCLING water.

In our ongoing battle against climate change, enhancing biological carbon offsets has become a vital strategy for many industries, including the building sector. Biological carbon offsets refer to activities and projects that either reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions or capture carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere through biological processes. As part of the Paris Agreement, the country has also committed to creating an additional 2.5 to 3 billion tonnes of carbon sink by 2030. The building sector, responsible for a significant portion of global GHG emissions, can greatly benefit from integrating these strategies into its practices. This blog will explore how the building sector can enhance biological carbon offsets.

Focusing only on renewable energy for making buildings greener is like being drawn to the cherry on top of a cake. It seems like the best and easiest solution at first glance, much like how a cherry makes a cake look more appealing. However, just as a cake has many layers beneath the cherry, real change requires more than just one approach. We also need to improve how buildings use energy, choose sustainable materials, and change our habits to truly reduce carbon emissions. While renewable energy is important, it’s just one part of a bigger effort to create a sustainable future.