About Habitat Housing Series
The Habitat Housing Series brings people together to raise awareness of housing issues in Hong Kong and explore inclusive and innovative solutions. You will hear from local and international expert speakers, grassroots organisations and members of the community with lived experiences. Join these interactive discussions and learn how we can build homes, communities and hope together.
12 January 2023
Housing Series 4: Climate smart solutions for affordable housing and green living
The millions of families Habitat for Humanity partners with around the world are often among the most vulnerable to the effects of climate change, which include increasingly common and severe weather events such as typhoons, floods, wildfires, tornadoes and droughts. As we start to experience higher temperatures, more frequent and heavier rain in Hong Kong, vulnerable communities are most impacted by these negative effects. In this session, we heard from expert speakers about some exciting and innovative developments to provide climate-smart solutions, which are being created to alleviate these impacts at the household and community level.
3 October 2022
Housing Series 3: Narrowing inequality gaps in the housing sector
On Monday 3 October, we held the third webinar in our Housing Series and we were thrilled to be joined by Ricky Chu Man-kin, Chairperson of the Equal Opportunities Commission and Susan Araka, Housing Development Expert at the Regional Office for Africa, UN Habitat, Nairobi. The session was moderated by Karen Lee, Chartered Town Planner and Project Manager, Jockey Club Design Institute for Social Innovation at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). Karen also sits on our Public Policy & Programmes Committee. In this important discussion we explored the housing inequalities faced by cities globally and how these could be addressed in Hong Kong.
31 August 2022
Habitat Housing Series 2: Why affordable housing is key to realising the SDGs
The second event in our exciting new Housing Series explored why affordable housing is key to realising the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Housing provides the foundation for employment, health and education, it drives socioeconomic inclusion and can provide a pathway out of poverty. Find out how affordable housing in Hong Kong could help to achieve the SDGs.
9 June 2022
Housing Series 1 : Addressing housing inequity through Universal Design
We are excited to launch the Habitat Housing Series! This first event built on our conversation at last year’s Housing Forum about the intersection of housing and inclusion. We were so honoured to have two amazing speakers – Judith E. Heumann and Dr. Calvin Luk who shared their experience and expertise on the topic of Universal Design* and how we can take action to address systemic inequities in Hong Kong through accessible environments. Thank you to Jo Hayes, our CEO, for moderating this inspiring fireside chat.
