Green Building Council Cameroon

01/05/2025

En cette Fête du Travail, nous saluons les efforts inlassables de tous les acteurs du bâtiment durable au Cameroun.
À GBC Cameroon, nous célébrons votre engagement à construire un environnement bâti plus durable, résilient et inclusif.
Merci pour votre travail acharné !

21/04/2025

🌍 𝐑𝐞𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐧’𝐬 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭:𝑨𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅𝑮𝑩𝑪’𝒔 2025–2027 𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒈𝒚

The World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) recently unveiled its 2025–2027 strategic plan, “𝘉𝘭𝘶𝘦𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦,” which envisions the built environment as a catalyst for a clean economy, equity, regeneration, and resilience.

This strategy is structured around three core pillars

1. 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:Aiming for total decarbonisation of buildings by 2050, with interim goals for 2030 including a 35% reduction in energy intensity, 50% reduction in operational emissions, and 40% reduction in embodied carbon.

2. 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡, 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞:Prioritising occupant safety, indoor environmental quality, and health, while mitigating the effects of climate change.

3. 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲: Promoting efficient use of resources and circular economic principles in building practices.

𝑰𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑪𝒂𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒐𝒐𝒏

Cameroon stands to benefit significantly by aligning with this global vision.

Here’s how:

- 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐚𝐩𝐬: Collaborating with stakeholders to create tailored strategies for reducing carbon emissions in the building sector.

- 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐬: Integrating sustainability and resilience into national building regulations to ensure long-term environmental and social benefits.

- 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: Encouraging investment in green building projects through incentives and awareness campaigns.

- 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠: Training professionals in sustainable building practices to drive the transition at the grassroots level.

The Green Building Council Cameroon cameroon (GBC Cameroon) can play a pivotal role in this transformation by facilitating partnerships, advocating for policy changes, and spearheading educational initiatives.

Let’s seize this opportunity to build a sustainable and resilient future for Cameroon.

09/04/2025

How can we make this ?

01/04/2025

🌍🏗 𝑨𝑭𝑹𝑰𝑩𝑨𝑻 2025 𝑲𝒊𝒄𝒌𝒔 𝑶𝒇𝒇 𝑻𝒐𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝒊𝒏 𝑫𝒐𝒖𝒂𝒍𝒂! 🏗🌍

The African Building and Related Trades Fair (AFRIBAT) is officially open! Running from April 1st to 6th, 2025, at the Esplanade of the Best Western Hotel, Douala, this prestigious event gathers industry leaders, innovators, and professionals shaping the future of sustainable construction in Africa.

This year's theme, "𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒊𝒓𝒆 𝒅𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒑𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒎𝒊𝒆𝒖𝒙 𝒗𝒊𝒗𝒓𝒆 𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒍𝒆" ("𝑩𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒔𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒚 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒃𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓"), resonates deeply with our mission to promote eco-friendly and resilient building practices.

As the Green Building Council Cameroon , we are excited to be part of this event, where sustainability, energy efficiency, and innovative building solutions take center stage. 🌱🔋

Why AFRIBAT Matters:
✅ Showcasing cutting-edge green building technologies
✅ Connecting with industry experts and investors
✅ Driving discussions on sustainable urban development
✅ Supporting innovative startups and businesses in eco-friendly construction

Join us as we explore new opportunities to make Cameroon's built environment greener and more resilient! Let's work together for a smarter, more sustainable future. 💡♻

📍 Are you attending AFRIBAT 2025? Let’s connect and make an impact!

25/03/2025

𝑫𝒊𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒃𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓 37% 𝒐𝒇 𝒈𝒍𝒐𝒃𝒂𝒍 𝑪𝑶₂ 𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔?

That’s why it’s crucial to track how countries are integrating sustainable practices in the sector — and that’s where NDC Scorecards come in.

In this carousel, we break down:

✔️ What NDC Scorecards are
✔️ Why the building sector matters for climate action
✔️ Cameroon’s progress and commitments
✔️ Key actions needed to improve

Looking forward to the upcoming regional in Mauritius this April, where African countries will unite to strengthen climate action in building and construction!

Because the buildings of tomorrow must be green, resilient, and inclusive.

24/03/2025

𝐑𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒/𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 : 𝐎ù 𝐞𝐧 𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧 𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐥𝐚 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐮𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐮 𝐛â𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 ?

Le Rapport Mondial sur le Bâtiment et la Construction 2024/2025 vient de paraître, offrant un aperçu essentiel des progrès réalisés – ou non – dans la décarbonation du secteur à l’échelle mondiale.

Principaux enseignements mondiaux :

• Le secteur du bâtiment représente encore plus de 37 % des émissions mondiales de CO₂.
• Malgré une augmentation de 3 % de la surface bâtie, les émissions ont également augmenté, révélant un décalage entre développement et durabilité.
• Les investissements dans l’efficacité énergétique des bâtiments ont diminué en 2023, en particulier dans les pays en développement.
• Seuls 19 pays ont intégré des objectifs détaillés pour le bâtiment dans leurs CND actualisées.

Et le Cameroun ?

Le Cameroun a actualisé ses Contributions Déterminées au niveau National (CDN) pour y inclure des objectifs d’efficacité énergétique et de résilience, mais plusieurs lacunes persistent :
• Absence de code national du bâtiment vert appliqué.
• Utilisation limitée de matériaux de construction bas carbone.
• Manque de données fiables sur les émissions et la performance énergétique du secteur.
• Faible financement dédié à l’innovation durable et à la formation des professionnels.

Les prochaines étapes pour le Cameroun :
En tant que Green Building Council of Green Building Council Cameroon , nous recommandons :
1. Collaborer avec les pouvoirs publics pour élaborer et appliquer un code national du bâtiment durable.
2. Intégrer des indicateurs spécifiques du secteur dans les inventaires nationaux d’émissions.
3. Renforcer la formation des professionnels du bâtiment sur les pratiques durables.
4. Mettre en place des incitations financières pour stimuler l’éco-construction.
5. Participer activement aux initiatives régionales, comme l’atelier des Scorecards CDN prévu à l’Île Maurice en avril 2025

Le Cameroun a toutes les cartes en main pour devenir un leader régional de la construction durable.
Mais cela nécessite des actions concrètes, coordonnées et ambitieuses.

Construisons un avenir bas carbone, inclusif et résilient.

24/03/2025

24/03/2025

19/03/2025

The 3+30+300 Principle: A Blueprint for Greener, Healthier Cities 🌳

Imagine stepping outside your home and seeing three large trees. Walking through your neighbourhood, 30% of the space is covered by a lush canopy. And within just 300 metres, a high-quality green space awaits.

This is the 3+30+300 Principle - a simple yet powerful framework for building healthier, climate-resilient, and more liveable cities.

Developed by urban forestry expert Cecil Konijnendijk, this principle is backed by research and already shaping urban policies worldwide.

🌍 Why does 3+30+300 matter? The benefits of urban trees and green spaces are profound:

✅ Mental health & well-being: Just seeing trees can reduce stress and improve focus.
✅ Climate resilience: Tree canopy helps cool cities and absorb stormwater.
✅ Social equity: Ensures all communities - not just the wealthiest - have access to nature.
✅ Biodiversity: Supports urban wildlife and ecological balance.

It all starts with assessment, strategic planning, and collective action. Whether you’re a policymaker, urban planner, developer, or community leader - our guides provide the tools to turn this vision into reality.

📖 Check out our 2024 World Cities Report on strategies to build nature and resilience into our cities.

27/01/2025

🌍 World Wetlands Day is celebrated annually to raise global awareness about the critical role of wetlands for people and the planet. This year’s theme, Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future, highlights the urgent need to conserve these vital ecosystems for their ecological, social, and economic benefits. Wetlands are biodiversity hotspots, natural carbon sinks, and essential for water purification and flood control. However, they are disappearing three times faster than forests, calling for immediate action.

In line with this global movement and alongside IAAS, IFSA - International Forestry Students' Association Youth Engaged in Wetlands - YEW RE-PEAT, and the Global Peatlands Initiative, we are co-organizing the webinar World Wetlands Day: Youth for Our Common Future on Monday the 3rd of February: 1-2 PM GMT.

Youth are not just stakeholders but changemakers who bring innovation, passion, and a fresh perspective to conservation efforts. This webinar will showcase inspiring youth-led initiatives from across the globe. 🌿

Join us in celebrating and protecting our wetlands for a sustainable future! You can register for the event here: https://forms.office.com/e/M8evvN903H 🌱

27/01/2025

🌍 Celebrating Clean Energy Day with a Vision for Cameroon! 🌱

Yesterday marked Clean Energy Day, a moment to reflect on the progress and potential of sustainable energy in shaping a greener, healthier future. As the Green Building Council Cameroon , we stand committed to promoting energy solutions that prioritize both environmental sustainability and human well-being.

Cameroon’s Clean Progress So Far:

✅ Energy Capacity: As of 2021, Cameroon had a total installed renewable energy capacity of 827 megawatts, with hydropower being the dominant source.

✅ Rates:Electrification rates are relatively high in Cameroon compared to the Central African region: 54% of the population has access to electricity.

✅ International Partnerships:The U.S. Trade and Development Agency funded a feasibility study to connect over 100,000 households in rural Cameroon to solar-powered minigrids, in partnership with Renewable Energy Innovators Cameroon (REIc) and SimpliPhi Power.

Challenges to Address:

⚡ Energy Access Gaps:Despite progress, over 40% of Cameroonians still lack access to reliable electricity, especially in remote areas.

⚡ Overreliance on Hydropower:While hydropower is a clean energy source, it is vulnerable to climate change impacts such as droughts.

⚡ Slow Adoption of Solar Energy: Despite abundant sunshine, the pe*******on of solar energy remains limited due to high initial costs and lack of awareness.

⚡ Energy Efficiency Awareness: Many sectors still lack the technical know-how and policies to ensure energy-efficient buildings and infrastructure.

What Needs to Be Ameliorated:

🔄 Diversify Renewable Energy Sources: Increase investment in solar, wind, and biomass to reduce dependence on hydropower and build resilience to climate variability.

📢 Promote Awareness and Training: Equip individuals, businesses, and institutions with knowledge and skills to adopt clean energy and energy-efficient practices.

🏛 Strengthen Policies and Incentives: Encourage clean energy investments through robust government policies, subsidies, and incentives for businesses.

🌐 Collaborate for Innovation:Foster partnerships between public, private, and international stakeholders to fund and implement transformative clean energy projects.

At Cameroon GBC, we believe that clean energy is not just about reducing carbon emissions—it’s about creating better living conditions for all Cameroonians. By working together, we can build a future where clean, affordable, and sustainable energy powers every home, business, and community in Cameroon.

💡 Let’s continue the conversation! What actions do you think can help accelerate Cameroon’s transition to clean energy? Share your thoughts below!