EU Commissioner, Virginius Sinkevicius, and Deputy Director General of the European Commission Joint Research Centre, Bernard Magenhann, framed discussions by highlighting how the NEB and Level(s) address core challenges in the construction sector. Specifically, the NEB drives new dialogue on inclusive buildings and aesthetics, while Level(s) provides a common language for applying sustainability-focused performance assessment and circularity principles to the built-environment.
 
Practical examples of such principles in action included talks by Christophe Hutin, Commissioner of the French Pavilion at the Venice Biennale 2021; Alexandra Mitsotaki, World Human Forum; Matti Kuittinen, Ministry of Environment of Finland; and Simon Davies, AIA Environment.
 
During the closing remarks, European Commission Director for Circular Economy and Green Growth Kestutis Sadauskas emphasised that the NEB and Level(s) support a recovery that puts people and planet first, following a full life cycle approach.

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