Evaluating the Impact of Sustainable Building Materials on Climate Change Mitigation in Ghana's Construction Industry

1. Introduction 2. Background of Climate Change in Ghana 2.1 Historical Overview 2.2 Current Climate Challenges 2.3 Impacts on Construction Industry 3. Sustainable Building Materials 3.1 Definition and Characteristics 3.2 Types of Sustainable Materials 3.3 Benefits Over Conventional Materials 3.4 Challenges in Implementation 4. The Role of the Construction Industry 4.1 Construction's Contribution to Emissions 4.2 Opportunities for Emission Reduction 4.3 Stakeholders in the Construction Sector 5. Evaluation Methods 5.1 Quantitative Analysis Techniques 5.2 Qualitative Assessment Strategies 5.3 Case Study Approach 5.4 Limitations of Current Evaluation Methods 6. Impact of Sustainable Materials on Mitigation 6.1 Short-term Mitigation Benefits 6.2 Long-term Impact Analysis 6.3 Case Studies from Ghana 6.4 Comparative Analysis with Conventional Methods 7. Policy and Regulatory Framework 7.1 Existing Policies in Ghana 7.2 Regulatory Challenges and Opportunities 7.3 Recommendations for Policy Improvement 8. Conclusion and Future Directions 8.1 Summary of Key Findings 8.2 Implications for the Construction Industry 8.3 Suggestions for Further Research