Europe Housing Forum (EHF) 2024

The Europe Housing Forum (EHF) 2024 aimed to unite key stakeholders in the housing sector to promote housing as a crucial factor for sustainable cities and economic development. The forum gathered experts from diverse fields to discuss innovative strategies for sustainable urban growth and enhancing housing accessibility for marginalized communities. Key topics included the challenges of implementing significant EU initiatives, such as the energy performance of buildings directive and the Social Climate Fund. Sessions featured insights from esteemed organizations focused on building performance and renovation efforts. The forum highlighted the necessity for collaboration among policymakers to tackle issues like energy poverty. It stressed the advantages of establishing minimum energy standards to alleviate energy poverty risks and enhance the quality of life. Additionally, the event called for evidence-based policymaking to address social inequalities and foster public acceptance of necessary changes in energy and climate policies, ultimately advocating for decent housing as a priority on the European agenda.