The Nature of Housing - biodiversity and climate adaptation in public, cooperative, and social housing

The event "The Nature of Housing - biodiversity and climate adaptation in public, cooperative, and social housing" will take place on June 6, 2024. Organized by Housing Europe, this annual conference focuses on integrating public, cooperative, and social housing with nature while adapting to climate change and promoting social equity. The conference will explore how to meet Europe's housing needs without compromising biodiversity and key ecosystem services. It will discuss the challenges of building affordable housing that coexists with nature, particularly in the context of rising household numbers and the need for sustainable urban development. Key topics include the Garden City movement, the New European Bauhaus initiative, and strategies for brownfield development that preserve and enhance biodiversity. The event will feature discussions with EU decision-makers, urban experts, and social and affordable housing providers. An excursion to the Garden City of Hilversum is planned, offering a best-practice example of green and affordable housing. The conference aims to contribute to the debate on how to ensure that people can live in affordable homes that are resilient to climate change and surrounded by biodiversity. The event is part of Housing Europe's efforts to address the housing crisis while minimizing the sector's contribution to CO2 emissions.