UNDP Libya reported today that it is organising a workshop to initiate the development of energy-efficient building codes in Libya.
The UNDP said this comes as part of efforts to enhance the capacities of state, civil society, and the private sector to mitigate climate change, foster green growth, and accelerate renewable energy transition. The workshop comes through the UNDP’s European Union-funded Energy Transition Project.
The event, the UNDP reported, brought together thirty officials from the National Centre for Standardization and Metrology, the Libyan National Energy Efficiency Committee, the Ministry of Housing, and other key stakeholders, laying the groundwork for transformative policies addressing climate and energy challenges.
The workshop focused on several key objectives:
- Introducing energy-efficient building codes and highlighting successful regional examples.
- Establishing a comprehensive framework for the National Building Code, including a detailed work plan and timeline.
- Gathering input on various building code approaches from national stakeholders.
- Creating specialised policy working groups to address technical aspects of the initiative.
This initiative, the UNDP added, aims to modernise building practices tailored to Libya’s unique context, with the potential to significantly lower the carbon footprint of new and existing buildings, generate green construction jobs, and reduce energy costs for families and businesses.
The broader vision includes reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving energy access, and fostering sustainable urban growth.
