In this episode of Cities 1.5, David Miller and his expert guests explore the multifaceted global housing crisis, as well as its ties to the climate crisis and the health of people and planet. Featuring personal stories and case studies from diverse regions that range from Toronto, to Colombia, to Gaza, we hear how cities around the world are advocating for housing as a human right, and delve into innovative solutions like social housing conversions, resilient housing strategies, and the importance of equitable and community-informed decision-making. Emphasizing the need for comprehensive, mission-driven approaches, these conversations highlight the critical intersections of housing security, health, and climate resilience - and, the calls being made for systemic changes and proactive investments to protect vulnerable populations in municipalities worldwide.

Image Credit: Photo by T.H. Chia @ Unsplash

Featured guests:
Leilani Farha is the Global Director of The Shift, host of the podcast Pushtalks, and former UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Housing (2014-2020)

Dr Elizabeth Hausler is the Founder and CEO of Build Change, and a global leader in the sector of planning for and creating sustainable and resilient housing - particularly in the Global South

LINKS:
Equity Needs to be at the Heart of Climate Action - Cities 1.5 podcast
The Global Housing Crisis: A Crisis Unlike Any Other - Urbanet
Housing Rights - UN Habitat website
Grenfell Tower fire report: who was at fault and what was landlord’s role? - The Guardian
First images of Jasper after 100m high wildfire hit – BBC
Affordable housing: A route to climate mitigation and resilience - C40 Knowledge Hub
Resilient Housing Across the Americas - Build Change YouTube web series
Destruction in Asheville Highlights the Stunning Reach of the Climate Crisis - Mother Jones

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