This activity report introduces the new headquarters of both the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UNHABITAT) in Nairobi, presenting it as a a sustainable building showcase. With 6,000 square metres of solar panels, energy saving lighting, natural ventilation systems and other green features, the office is designed to generate as much electricity as its 1,200 occupants consume. Given that the building sector is the single largest contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions with one third of global energy use taking place in offices and homes, the design and construction of new buildings – and the refitting of existing ones – represents one of the key, low cost ways of combating climate.
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Organization: UNEP, United Nations Office at Nairobi, UNHABITAT, United Nations Office at Nairobi
Topics: Energy, Water, Environment, Adaptation, Mitigation, Technology
Type of material: Activity Report
Publication date: 2011
Language: English