This April 2020 report prepared by the International Initiative for a Sustainable Built Environment discusses how climate change is presenting an existential crisis to all human societies and settlements. Topics covered include buildings, urban areas, excess consumption, inefficiencies, emissions, and a need for resilience. The proposed audience for the report includes urban planners, policy makers, energy professionals, and policy makers.
Key words: communications, construction, controls/sensors, water management, energy management, protocols/standards