Botswana Green Building Council

25/05/2026

Join the Botswana Green Building Council today and be part of shaping a greener, healthier, and more resilient Botswana for future generations. https://forms.gle/7p3bL9DZWKe7dH3LA

25/05/2026

The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Botswana Green Building Council and the Architects Association of Botswana marks a shared commitment towards advancing sustainable architecture, climate-responsive design, and green building practices in Botswana.

Together, we want to ensure that energy efficiency becomes fully integrated into Botswana’s National Building Code, creating buildings that are not only efficient and resilient, but also healthier, future-ready, and aligned with national sustainability ambitions. By strengthening collaboration between industry stakeholders, policymakers, and built environment professionals, we aim to support the development of standards and practices that promote long-term environmental performance, occupant wellbeing, and resource efficiency across Botswana’s building sector.

Through collaboration, professional capacity building, and industry leadership, we can help shape a built environment that works better for both people and the planet.

23/05/2026

Botswana Green Building Council (BotGBC) is proud to announce the upcoming signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Architects Association of Botswana (AAB), scheduled for next week.

This strategic partnership marks an important step towards strengthening collaboration in sustainable architecture, green building practices, climate-responsive design, and the advancement of a more resilient built environment for Botswana.

Speaking ahead of the signing, BotGBC Chairperson Tebogo Modisagape said the partnership reflects a shared commitment to aligning Botswana’s built environment sector with both national priorities and global climate goals.

The collaboration is expected to enhance knowledge sharing, professional development, standards, advocacy, and capacity building to support greener, healthier, and future-ready infrastructure across the country.

Together, we are building stronger partnerships for a sustainable Botswana.

Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure - Botswana
World Green Building Council

Botswana Green Building Council will sign a Memorandum of Understanding ( MOU) with the Architects Association of Botswana next week, aimed at strengthening collaboration on sustainable architecture, green building practices, and climate-responsive development in Botswana.

Tebogo Modisagape ( in picture), Chairperson of the Botswana Green Building Council said the MOU marks a key step in aligning the built environment with national and global climate goals.

The MOU is expected to enhance cooperation between the two institutions in promoting standards, knowledge sharing, and capacity building for greener more resilient infrastructure across the country.

20/11/2025

The green building market is accelerating fast, projected to reach USD $1.3 trillion by 2030. The question is, how will Botswana’s construction sector claim its share of this global growth?

The answer is clear, sustainability, resilience, climate-smart–ready infrastructure, and future-ready practices.

The Botswana Green Building Council (BotGBC), in partnership with Sintali , is excited to host an exclusive webinar:

The EDGE Advantage: Building a Green Building Business with EDGE

Learn how the EDGE Green Building Standard provides a practical pathway to decarbonize assets, future-proof property portfolios, reduce operational costs, and unlock new commercial opportunities.

📅 Date: 27 November 2025
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM CAT
💻 Platform: Zoom (https://lnkd.in/d5pynMMp)

What you will gain from this session:
• A strong business case for green building in the Botswana market.
• Insights on how Developers, Financial Institutions, Architects, and Engineers are using EDGE to drive value globally.
• Practical steps to integrate EDGE into your projects, operations, and investment strategies.

Hear from Botho University, as they share a local case study showcasing their journey toward becoming a more sustainable institution.

Don’t get left behind. The future of building is green and it starts now, shaping the Botswana we want

20/11/2025

Today, Botho University (BU) and the Botswana Green Building Council (BotGBC) signed a landmark MoU that will advance sustainability, expand green skills, and foster innovation across Botswana’s built environment.

This partnership brings together BU’s strength in future-ready education and applied research with BotGBC’s leadership in green building, climate resilience, and low-carbon development, reinforcing our shared commitment to building the Botswana We Want.

1. Joint training programmes
- Green building, energy efficiency, water stewardship, climate-smart construction, ESG, and circularity.
2. Research & Innovation Collaboration
- Transforming global sustainability challenges into locally relevant, Botswana-focused solutions.
3. Living Labs & Innovation Hubs
- Campus spaces where students and industry test new technologies, materials, and design approaches.
4. Community Impact Initiatives
- Empowering youth and women, expanding awareness, and driving inclusive and sustainable housing solutions.
5. Policy & Advocacy Support
- Strengthening the national transition toward a greener, more resilient built environment under NDP12, Vision 2036, and Botswana’s NDC commitments.

This MoU affirms our belief that sustainability is a skill, a discipline, and a pathway to opportunity for Botswana’s next generation of Leaders.

We would like to thank you Caesar Tshupelo - Chairperson of the Construction & Built Environment Sector under Business Botswana, Thandeka Palai - President of the Architects Association of Botswana, BotGBC members and partners who continue to help us shape a more sustainable and resilient Botswana.

World Green Building Council
Caesar Tshupelo

18/11/2025

BotGBC Joins the Technical Committee for ISO/UNDP PAS 53002

As Botswana’s national advocate for sustainable and resilient buildings, BotGBC is pleased to serve on the Technical Committee guiding the development of this important governance standard.

Our participation reflects our continued commitment to strengthening governance systems that are transparent, inclusive, and aligned with Botswana’s sustainability ambitions.

For BotGBC, being part of the TC means:

1. A seat at the table for the Construction and Built Environment Sector - We ensure that the needs and priorities of Botswana’s construction and building sector are meaningfully represented as national governance frameworks evolve.

2. Integrating Sustainability into Governance Standards - We advocate for governance systems that embed environmental responsibility, climate resilience, energy efficiency, and green growth principles at their core.

3. Supporting Evidence-Based Reform Through Technical Expertise - BotGBC contributes global and regional best practice in green building certification, policy alignment, resilience frameworks, and sustainable infrastructure, ensuring standards that reflect both Botswana’s context and international benchmarks.

4. Championing Inclusive and People-Centred Development - Our advocacy reinforces that sustainable development must leave no one behind. We continue to push for green jobs, youth empowerment, community participation, and equitable access to climate-smart infrastructure.

The launch of ISO/UNDP PAS 53002 is a milestone for Botswana. BotGBC is honoured to contribute to this national effort, helping build governance systems that foster trust, improve accountability, and advance sustainable and resilient development.

Together, we move Botswana forward, building The Botswana We Want: sustainable, resilient, and inclusive.

Botswana Bureau of Standards - BOBS
UNDP Botswana
World Green Building Council

30/10/2025

𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗛 𝗠𝗢𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗚𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗦 𝗦𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡

Stanbic Bank Botswana yesterday revealed the winner of the Sustainable Architecture Design Competition, an initiative aimed at inspiring innovation and sustainable housing design among Botswana’s architectural community.

The winner of the Sustainable Architecture Design Competition was announced as Gofaone Idah Mothoogare, founder and principal architect of IDA Architects.

Her design stood out for its innovative integration of sustainability and community functionality.

Launched earlier this year, the competition challenged architects and designers to re-imagine “Legae”, the Setswana word for home, and propose innovative, environmentally sustainable and community-centred housing concepts tailored for Botswana’s unique landscape.

Speaking at the event, Stanbic Bank Botswana Chief Executive, Chose Modise, emphasised the Bank’s ongoing commitment to driving inclusive growth and local creativity.

“Through the Sustainable Architecture Design Competition in partnership with Architects Registration Council (ARC) and Botswana Green Building Council (Bot GBC), we sought to merge imagination with impact, to show that banking can play a role in shaping the spaces where people grow and thrive.

The winning designs reflect our collective aspiration for a sustainable and proudly Batswana future,” he said.

30/10/2025

Congratulations to the Winners of the Stanbic Bank Sustainable Architecture Challenge 2024!

Yesterday, 28th October 2025, marked the announcement of the winners of the Stanbic Bank Sustainable Architecture Challenge, a national design initiative celebrating innovation and sustainability in Botswana’s built environment.

The Botswana Green Building Council (BotGBC) extends heartfelt congratulations to the outstanding winners, Ms Gofaone Idah Mothoogare, Ms Bosa Mochotlhi, and Ms Kefilwe Motsie, the all-women Architect team whose visionary concepts showcased the transformative power of sustainable thinking and women’s leadership in architecture.

We celebrate this collaboration between Stanbic Bank Botswana, the Architects' Registration Council, and the Botswana Green Building Council (BotGBC), which strengthens Botswana’s national vision for inclusive, sustainable, and dignified living for all.

As the national advocate for green and high-performance buildings, BotGBC joined this partnership to ensure that sustainability principles, climate resilience, and green building standards are embedded in the next generation of architectural practice. Through this collaboration, BotGBC continues to champion environmental stewardship, empower professionals, and align Botswana’s built environment with Vision 2036, the Paris Agreement, and NDC 3.0 goals.

Initiatives like this one aim to drive sustainability, innovation, and climate-smart resilience across Botswana’s built environment.

Together, we continue to champion climate-smart design, local innovation, and the next generation of green building leaders.

29/10/2025

Botswana Green Building Council at Sustainability Week 2025

The Botswana Green Building Council is proud to announce that one of our members, Halakangwa Mbulai, will be moderating Day 1, Panel Session 4: State of E-Waste in Botswana and Africa — Digital Inclusion and Recycling at Botswana Sustainability Week 2025, or taking place 29 – 30 October 2025.

A seasoned built environment Practitioner and sustainable construction Advocate with over 28 years experience across both public and private sectors

Ms Hala brings deep insight into circular-economy models and policy frameworks that drive the transition toward resource-efficient, low-carbon infrastructure in Botswana.

This session will unpack the growing challenge of electronic waste management, explore opportunities for digital inclusion, and highlight pathways for recycling innovation that align with Botswana’s NDC 3.0 commitments and Africa’s green-industrialisation agenda.

As BotGBC, we remain committed to advancing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles through our partnerships and advocacy, ensuring that sustainability dialogues translate into tangible impact across the built environment.

Learn more about Sustainability Week 2025 and Green Loop’s Sustainable Events Calendar at https://lnkd.in/dRGadnH6

Thank you Green Loop once again for the opportunity and for allowing us to participate in this important platform that continues to strengthen sustainability and ESG collaborations across Botswana and the continent.



https://bsw.greenloop.co.bw/

This sustainability week provides a dynamic platform to further discuss pressing sustainability and environmental, social and governance (ESG) challenges by fostering collaboration between business leaders, policymakers, and sustainability experts.

24/10/2025

🌍 Global Collaboration for a Greener Future!

Through the support of the Africa Regional Network of the World Green Building Council, we are proud to announce that Honourable Oarabile Motlaleng, Mayor of Gaborone City, will be attending the 2025 Asia Pacific Cities Summit (2025APCS) & Mayors’ Forum, taking place from 27–29 October 2025. 🌆

During the summit, Mayor Motlaleng will engage in high-level discussions & workshops centered on key themes such as:
🌱 Urban Resilience and Climate Action
🏙️ Sustainable Urban Development and Livability
💡 The Future of Urban Economies and Innovation

This milestone reflects Botswana’s growing commitment to shaping a more sustainable and climate-resilient urban future.

A heartfelt thank you to Nasra Nandha, CEO of the Kenya Green Building Society, for her instrumental role in making this opportunity possible. 💚