Inclusive territories and sustainable development home for all, the right to a decent, affordable and healthy habitat. What tools should be used Examples of Governance Strategies

Join us at this event where global experts, political leaders, and decision makers will converge to discuss innovative practices to address the pressing challenges of the housing crisis, the need and tools for a new social contract

Claudio ACIOLY

Facilitator

November 7, 2024 | 13:00 - 14:30

SDGs in Action - room D

IFHP/COFHUAT

France

English

Reference:

SDG-D 13

WUF12

SDGs in Action

Summary

The purpose of this event is to discuss Innovative research and practices, to support the co-design and co-production of adequate housing, the promotion of legal tools, of social and economic incentives, strong multilevel partnerships and habitat real co-creation. It requires a strong political will, a strong involvement for democracy and the protection of human rights.

This led us to invite leading committed actors from different continents and different levels of administration, public and private sector, from political leaders to national and international NGOs

The housing crisis, the lack of healthy and affordable housing adapted to the today population needs, the degradation and insecurity of public spaces are challenges shared on all continents, from rural areas to megacities. “The lack of a roof” condemns to a lack of well-being and unhappiness : impairment of physical and mental health, non-access to employment, education and essential services.

Added to this, are health, environmental, economic and social crises, leading to migration, impoverishment, violence and food insecurity. All of the above call for new priorities strongly linked to the implementation of the interrelated Sustainable Development Goals supported by UN Habitat and the World Urban Forum.

Having a home is a fundamental right. Yet, everywhere, the protection of the right to housing is partly violated. Social conditions are in a process of far reaching changes. The pandemic has "worsened" all indicators and exacerbated the homelessness problem, which requires a cross-cutting approach to the SDGs, and the search for a real social contract.

Moderation by Claudio ACIOLY, Housing and Urban Development Expert, International consultant, IFHP Council Member

Presentations
1. Introductory reminder of global to local rights for inclusive and safe habitat and city by AM Chavanon, President of the Committee on Inclusive Territories, Environment and Health of the Conference of international NGOs of the Council of Europe
2. “Towards SDG11 and the implementation of sustainable cities and communities” by Roberto CIAMBETTI, President of the Veneto regional council, Vice-President of ELISAN (European network for social local action)
3. "Housing in mind, solidarity at the heart for a dynamic anchored in the territories” by Didier POUSSOU, General Director of the Entreprises sociales pour l’Habitat (France)
4. “UN urban resilience champion”, Barcarena (Brazil) involvement by Dr Patricia MIRANDA MENEZES, Resilience councilor and head of the city services
5. Co-creation in housing policy: involving citizens in the housing crisis by Adria DUARTE, Coordinator of the IOPD. United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG)

Objectives

- Putting human rights and the right to housing and healthy environment at the heart of local and national agendas – Strengthening inclusive policies
- Keeping SDGs implementation as a general framework, ensuring an integrated approach – in line with the Paris Agreement, the Sendai Framework, and the principles of the New Urban Agenda
- Taking stock of international tools to be mobilized, from Treaties to toolkits, from relevant intergovernmental and international organizations and bodies (UN Habitat, WHO, UNEP, Council of Europe etc.)
- Making clear that coordinated global, national and local strategies can complement and reinforce each other
- Enhancing multilevel and multi actors successful partnerships based on participatory practices which can be adapted and replicated
- Promoting the potential of co-creation through participatory urban and regional planning
- Advocating for sustainable development, inclusivity, democracy, justice and the protection of human rights.