Housing justice and climate change in cities

While there is a growing recognition that housing and the construction industry contribute significantly to global emissions, there is little evidence on how unjust housing systems contribute to the drivers and impacts of climate change.

This is critical, as there are currently more than 2.8 billion people experiencing some form of housing inadequacy and they are often some of the most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.

This briefing shares reflections from the project, 'Against forced evictions: building a renewed action-research agenda in the era of climate change', looking at how transforming housing systems can contribute to more effective climate responses.