The Geneva UN Charter on Sustainable Housing

The Geneva UN Charter on Sustainable Housing is a non-legally binding document that provides a comprehensive framework for UNECE member States to ensure access to sustainable housing for all. The Charter addresses key challenges in the housing sector and promotes four principles: environmental protection, economic effectiveness, social inclusion and participation, and cultural adequacy. It encourages member States to take action in limiting the environmental impact of housing, promoting access to housing, ensuring decent and safe housing, and continuing the application of sustainable housing principles, ultimately contributing to the creation of sustainable, inclusive, and resilient urban environments.

Key Points:

• The Charter guides UNECE member States in ensuring access to sustainable housing for all.

• It addresses environmental, economic, social, and cultural challenges in the housing sector.

• Member States are encouraged to take action in four key areas to promote sustainable housing.

• Implementing the Charter's recommendations can lead to sustainable, inclusive, and resilient urban environments.

• The UN4UkrainianCities project aligns with the Charter's principles and goals by supporting the revitalization and modernization of Kharkiv and Mykolaiv.