The RIBA has responded to the Government’s Heat and Buildings Strategy, published days before COP26, that outlines plans to decarbonise our buildings.
RIBA President, Simon Allford, said:
“After over a year of waiting, this strategy does not go far enough. Positive references to ‘fabric first’ and ‘whole building’ approaches are overshadowed by the lack of adequate funding and the absence of vital embodied carbon targets for new buildings. The Government has clearly stated and shown an ambition to lead, but to do so it must urgently change gear. Now. Moving ahead, we hope for tighter regulation, substantial and sustained funding and adaptation of tax mechanisms to encourage ‘able to pay’ homeowners to retrofit their homes. The Government needs to define exactly how we will deliver ‘no- and low-regret’ actions. We’re hosting COP26 – we need to demonstrate global climate leadership.”
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Notes to editors:
- Media contact: Abigail.Chiswell-White@riba.org.
- The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is a global professional membership body that serves its members and society in order to deliver better buildings and places, stronger communities and a sustainable environment. Follow @RIBA on Twitter for regular updates.
