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The Green Building Council of Mauritius (GBCM) is a not-for-profit organisation committed to a prospe

GBCM was founded in 2009 by a group of Mauritian professionals, researchers and entrepreneurs eminent in the fields of green building and sustainable planning. An advisory board with broad international expertise works in tandem with the founding board. GBCM is a member of the World Green Building Council (World GBC) and part of the Africa Regional Network of the World GBC. Vision
Our Vision is to transform and lead the built environment sector in Mauritius towards a sustainable future. Mission
The mission of GBCM is to facilitate and promote a sustainable approach to planning, design, construction and utilisation of the built environment; mitigating its overall impact on human health and the environment.

06/11/2026

🌍𝗚𝗕𝗖𝗠 is heading to Antalya for !

From 9–20 November 2026, the global community will gather in Antalya, Türkiye, for COP31. The GBCM - Green Building Council of Mauritius is proud to highlight 𝗧𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝗲 𝗟𝘂𝗲𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗻's participation in three important discussions contributing to climate resilience and sustainable development.

📅 10 November 2026 | 16:30–17:30
🗣️ 𝗨𝗞𝗚𝗕𝗖 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗢𝗣𝟯𝟭.
📍 Climate Action Innovation Zone, Sueno Hotel, Antalya.

📅 11 November 2026 | 15:30–16:30
🗣️Panellist – “𝗙𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗹’𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘂 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗿𝗲́𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗱𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗘́𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝗻 𝗱𝗲́𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗣𝗘𝗜𝗗)”
📍Francophonie Pavilion, Blue Zone, COP31.

📅 16 November 2026 | 12:20–13:20
🗣️𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀, 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
🟢 How Mauritius developed a national Sustainable Public Procurement framework for the construction sector, incorporating circularity and green building certification criteria into government standard bidding documents.
🟢 Practical lessons on using Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) evaluation to reward circular and low-carbon construction solutions in public works.
📍COP31 Zero Waste Forum, Antalya.

Through this participation, 𝗚𝗕𝗖𝗠 looks forward to contributing to the global exchange of knowledge, showcasing Mauritius' experience and strengthening collaboration towards a more sustainable and resilient built environment.

📍 See you in Antalya!

03/11/2026

Next week, governments and businesses will arrive at COP31 Türkiye in Antalya looking for solutions that advance energy and climate goals while easing economic strain. The built environment has a vital role to play.

In a joint article, our CEO Cristina Gamboa and the International Energy Agency (IEA)'s Brian Motherway explain why buildings are fundamental to afforability, energy security and emissions reductions.

Buildings account for around 30% of final energy consumption, putting them at the centre of two targets set by the COP31 Presidency:

📉 Cut the energy intensity of buildings by at least 25% by 2035
📈 Raise electricity's share of final energy demand to 35% by 2035

As the world enters what the IEA calls the 'Age of Electricity', buildings are already leading the way, with electricity meeting around 40% of their energy needs compared with 23% across the wider economy.

But electrification must advance alongside energy efficiency to avoid locking in unnecessary electricity demand.

Together, they can change the role buildings play in the energy system. Efficient, electrified and grid-interactive buildings can reduce peak demand, lower household bills and support a cleaner, more resilient power system, while reducing exposure to volatile fuel prices.

Meeting the COP31 targets, Cristina and Brian argue, will depend on treating them as connected priorities rather than separate goals.

Combining the IEA's energy analysis with the practical exprience of our global Green Building Council network, the article shows how countries can develop policies that improve building performance, strengthen energy security and cut emissions.

The solutions are already available. With COP31 just days away, the priority is to create the conditions for wider adoption and put buildings firmly at the centre of the energy and climate agenda.

🔗 Read the full article on our website to find out more: https://worldgbc.org/article/why-buildings-are-central-to-affordability-energy-security-and-emissions-reduction/

31/10/2026

🌍 🏬 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆: 𝗔𝗱𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗹𝗹

Cities are more than buildings and infrastructure. They are the places where communities grow, livelihoods are built, and our future takes shape.

This 31 October, 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 calls for a renewed focus on “𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙞𝙩𝙮: 𝘼𝙙𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙃𝙤𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘼𝙡𝙡.”

The message is clear: our cities must evolve in ways that are inclusive, sustainable and resilient, while ensuring that everyone has access to safe and adequate housing.

🇲🇺 For Mauritius, this is an opportunity to rethink how we plan, build and regenerate our urban spaces. From Port Louis to our growing urban centres, we must place sustainability at the heart of development, promoting energy-efficient buildings, responsible water use, sustainable materials, greener public spaces and climate-responsive design.

At the Green Building Council of Mauritius (GBCM), we believe that building better cities starts with building better. By embracing green building practices and working together across sectors, we can create healthier environments, reduce our environmental footprint and improve quality of life for present and future generations.

🌱 Let us move beyond building more, towards building better for people, for the planet, and for Mauritius.

22/10/2026

⚡ 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘆
𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆-𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲.

Energy efficiency is not just about using less electricity, it is about designing smarter buildings, making better choices, and creating spaces that work in harmony with our environment. 🔌

At the GBCM - Green Building Council of Mauritius, we believe that the has a vital role to play in reducing energy consumption and advancing a more sustainable future.

From incorporating natural daylight and ventilation to adopting energy-efficient technologies and renewable energy solutions, every step towards smarter building practices makes a difference. ☀️

🌱 As Mauritius faces growing environmental and energy challenges, the way we design, construct and operate our buildings matters more than ever.

Let’s build smarter today for a more energy-resilient tomorrow.

13/10/2026

🌍 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

𝘾𝙖𝙣 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙗𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙠𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙤𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙧𝙤𝙬?

As climate-related hazards become more frequent and intense, resilience needs to become an integral part of how we design and construct our built environment.

For Mauritius, risks such as cyclones, flooding, extreme rainfall, heat and water stress highlight the importance of buildings that are not only environmentally efficient, but also capable of withstanding and adapting to changing conditions.

🌱 Green building strategies can contribute to disaster risk reduction through:

🏗️ 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻
Designing buildings to withstand severe weather conditions and reduce vulnerability to extreme events.

💧 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
Using rainwater harvesting, sustainable drainage systems and appropriate site planning to reduce surface runoff and pressure on drainage infrastructure.

🌿 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱-𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴
Integrating permeable surfaces, rain gardens, bioswales and vegetation to improve water infiltration and reduce flood risk.

☀️ 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴

Using building orientation, shading, natural ventilation and appropriate materials to maintain more comfortable indoor temperatures while reducing dependence on mechanical cooling.

⚡ 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘂𝗽 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀
Integrating renewable energy, energy storage and resilient power systems to help maintain essential building functions during power disruptions.

🧱 𝗗𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
Selecting materials that are appropriate for local climatic conditions, resistant to moisture and degradation, and capable of supporting the building's long-term performance.

Disaster risk reduction starts long before a disaster occurs. By integrating resilience into building design and planning, we can reduce vulnerability, protect communities and create a built environment better prepared for the climate challenges ahead.

10/10/2026

🌿 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝘆

𝘾𝙖𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨 𝙬𝙚 𝙤𝙘𝙘𝙪𝙥𝙮 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙬𝙚𝙡𝙡-𝙗𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙜?

We spend a significant part of our lives indoors, making the built environment an important part of our everyday health and well-being. A healthy building goes beyond energy efficiency. It considers how the design of a space can support the people who use it - 𝙥𝙝𝙮𝙨𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮, 𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 and 𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮.

🌱 A healthy building includes:

☀️ 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁
Access to natural light can create brighter, more comfortable indoor environments and support our natural daily rhythms.

🌬️ 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Adequate fresh-air circulation contributes to indoor air quality and helps create healthier and more comfortable spaces.

🌿 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻
Integrating plants, natural materials, greenery, natural views and other elements inspired by nature can create more restorative environments.

🌡️ 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁
Maintaining appropriate indoor temperatures and reducing excessive heat can improve comfort and the experience of occupying a space.

🔇 𝗔𝗰𝗼𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁
Managing unwanted noise is also an important part of creating environments that support concentration, relaxation and well-being.

🏢 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻
Access to views, outdoor spaces, natural elements and well-designed communal areas can contribute to a more positive experience of the built environment.

For Mauritius, these principles can be particularly relevant when combined with passive design strategies such as natural ventilation, appropriate orientation, shading and climate-responsive landscaping. A sustainable building should not only use less energy and water. It should also create an environment where people can breathe better, feel comfortable, connect with nature and thrive.

07/10/2026

⚡ 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘆
𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆. 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿. 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿.

Energy efficiency is not only about using less electricity, it is about using energy more wisely.

In sustainable buildings, simple choices can make a big difference:

🌿 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 – Use natural ventilation, shading and daylight to reduce the need for cooling and artificial lighting.

💡 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 – LED lighting uses less energy and lasts longer.

❄️ 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘆 – Energy-efficient air-conditioning systems, regular maintenance and good insulation can help reduce energy consumption.

☀️ 𝗙𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 – Solar energy can help reduce reliance on conventional energy sources.

🏢 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 – Energy efficiency should be considered at the design, construction and operation stages of a building.

Every building has the potential to use energy more efficiently. Smarter energy use today can help create more sustainable, comfortable and resilient buildings for tomorrow.

05/10/2026

🏠 𝗔𝗱𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗹𝗹

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗛𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘆 reminds us that housing is more than simply having a roof over our heads. It is about creating safe, healthy, affordable, resilient and sustainable places to live.

2026’s theme, "𝗔𝗱𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗹𝗹", highlights the importance of ensuring that people have access to housing that supports both human well-being and environmental resilience.

For the built environment, this means rethinking how we design, construct and operate our homes and neighbourhoods.

🌱 Sustainable housing should consider:

✔️Energy efficiency and reduced operational energy demand

✔️Natural ventilation, daylight and passive cooling
✔️Efficient water use and rainwater management
✔️Low-impact, durable and locally appropriate materials
✔️Climate-resilient construction and flood management
✔️Access to green spaces and healthy indoor environments
✔️Accessibility, affordability and long-term adaptability

For Mauritius, where we face increasing pressures from water scarcity, extreme heat, intense rainfall and other climate-related risks, integrating sustainability and resilience into housing is becoming increasingly important.

A sustainable habitat is not simply about constructing greener buildings. It is about creating resilient communities and healthier places where people can live, work and thrive today and in the future.

28/09/2026

💧 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗠𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘂𝘀 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲?

Mauritius is already experiencing significant water stress: official data shows rainfall on the island fell by 14% in 2024, and 2025 received about 362 mm less rainfall than 2024, a decline of 16.6%. While the government identifies changing rainfall patterns, drought and increasing demand as major water-resource challenges.

Green buildings can play an important role in the response.

🌧️ Harvest rainwater for non-potable uses
🚿 Reduce potable water demand through efficient fixtures and systems
♻️ Reuse treated grey-water where appropriate
🌿 Design water-efficient landscapes with drought-tolerant planting
💧 Manage storm-water through nature-based and site-level solutions
📊 Monitor consumption through metering and leak detection

The objective is not simply to use less water, but to design buildings that manage water as a valuable resource throughout the building lifecycle.

As Mauritius adapts to a changing climate, water-sensitive design needs to become an integral part of sustainable building practice.

Build for efficiency. Design for resilience. Protect our water resources.

24/09/2026

GBCM Directors gathered through their shared professional commitment and interest in sustainable construction to learn more about the 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘂𝘀 & 𝗥𝗼𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀. ♻️

Funded by the European Union and implemented by Expertise France under the 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗽 – 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘂𝘀, the initiative aims to support concrete, inclusive and replicable circular solutions within the construction sector.

The call focuses on promoting the reuse and recycling of construction and demolition waste, strengthening collaboration across the construction value chain, building MSME capacity, measuring circular economy impacts, and supporting sustainable models that can be replicated in Rodrigues.

GBCM welcomes opportunities to engage, learn and contribute to the transition towards a more circular, resource-efficient and sustainable built environment in Mauritius and Rodrigues.

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