The Europe Housing Forum (EHF) 2024 took place on April 16-17, 2024, and aimed to bring together housing sector players to learn, collaborate, and position housing as a key driver of sustainable cities and economic growth. The forum convened experts from various sectors to explore innovative solutions for sustainable urban development and improving housing accessibility for vulnerable groups.
Key discussions included transformative challenges of implementing key EU initiatives such as the energy performance of buildings directive and the Social Climate Fund. Sessions featured experts from organizations like the Institute for Structural Research, Renovation Wave Association, Buildings Performance Institute Europe, and CEE Bankwatch Network.
The forum emphasized the importance of collaboration among policymakers to address challenges related to energy poverty and highlighted the benefits of minimum energy standards in reducing energy poverty risks and improving quality of life. It also underscored the need for evidence-based policymaking to mitigate inequalities and foster social acceptance of energy and climate policy transformations.
The event was part of a broader effort to bring the issue of decent housing to the forefront of the agenda in Europe and to build a sustainable future for all.