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The importance of sustainable and affordable housing
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The importance of sustainable and affordable housing
In this new report WorldGBC highlight why sustainable and affordable housing matters and how they are the key to tackle climate change and the need for more housing and more adequate buildings.
Giulia Leghissa
There is a global need to build two billion additional homes over the next 75 years. Hence, both the housing and climate crisis have to be tackled. In this context, affordable and sustainable housing assume even more importance as a solution to overcome these global issues.
By 2030, around 40% of world´s population will be in need of adequate housing units, whether newly built or renovated. Moreover, human vulnerability is heightened by devastating climate change effects. Therefore, understanding the ways in which sustainability and affordability can help tackle housing and climate challenges, while also prioritising health, equity and resilience.
