Achieving Carbon-Neutral Construction: Global Trends and Bangladesh’s Sustainable Future

Abstract

The construction industry is a major contributor to climate change, with buildings accounting for over 40% of worldwide CO2 emissions. In rising countries like Bangladesh, achieving carbon-neutral buildings has emerged as a crucial goal in global sustainability initiatives. Bangladesh has particular difficulties in striking a balance between the requirement for environmental sustainability and its fast urbanization and economic growth. Although there are green building technologies and practices available, high costs, restricted access to green financing, a lack of local knowledge, and a lack of government support are preventing carbon-neutral construction from being widely adopted. These obstacles hamper the shift to more energy-efficient and sustainable building techniques.. This paper examines worldwide developments in carbon-neutral building techniques as well as the unique obstacles Bangladesh must overcome to use them. It looks at the particular challenges faced by Bangladesh, such as budgetary limitations, technology deficiencies, and ineffective policies. The study provides strategic recommendations, including more funding for green infrastructure, easier access to green financing, and greater public-private cooperation, by examining successful green building projects in other nations. It highlights how crucial government incentives and policy changes are to promoting environmentally friendly building methods. In the end, this study offers a solution for Bangladesh to create a carbon-neutral building industry, supporting international sustainability objectives and meeting the country’s housing demands and fast urbanization.