This event is organized by the UNECE Centre of Excellence on Sustainable Finance for Infrastructure and Smart Cities (ExSUF) in collaboration with the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). It is part of the preparatory process for the Ministerial Meeting on Housing and Affordability, to be held on 8 October at the Palais des Nations in Geneva during the 86th session of the Committee on Urban Development, Housing and Land Management.
The event will explore innovative strategies for affordable housing, emphasizing sustainability and energy efficiency. It will address potential funding mechanisms and the role of private investment in promoting eco-friendly housing that is both accessible and financially viable. Key topics will include principles of green financing for affordable housing and the role of public-private partnerships (PPPs).
Each session will conclude with an open discussion and a wrap-up segment, encouraging questions and feedback from the audience.
ExSUF is the Centre of Excellence on sustainable finance for infrastructure and smart cities, established in 2021 by Università LIUC and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE).
The mission of the Centre is to actively contribute to advancing efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a particular focus on SDG 11, which relates to inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable cities.
The Centre’s research activities focus on studying the bankability of infrastructure, housing, and smart cities, with particular attention to the role of private finance and institutional investors, such as investment funds, and the most effective financing mechanisms, including public-private partnerships (PPPs).
The event will be held both in person and virtually, with interpretation services available in English.
A light lunch will be provided after the event for those attending in person.
