58 PROMOTING THE USE OF SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS Less financially well‑off than countries in the North, countries in the South are less able to invest in eco-friendly materials and passive mechanisms, which are often more expensive to buy. Where unsustainable construction materials are less expensive or easier to obtain, such as illegally logged timber, encouraging the most environmentally-friendly option proves difficult. Solutions such as Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) and the Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) exist. Crucial for sustainable construction certifications “such as LEED, BREEAM, HQE, etc., EPDs are increasingly popular with investors and developers. The only organization dedicated to mobilizing a bond market In São Paulo (Brazil), green spaces help to cool the building, thus improving thermal comfort. SPoTLIGHT
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