Housing is central to people’s lives, their neighbourhoods, and social and economic well-being. Policy can play a key role in ensuring housing is safe, affordable and accessible. The publication “#Housing2030: Effective policies for affordable housing in the UNECE region” is an outcome of the cooperation between UNECE, the UN-Habitat and Housing Europe within the #Housing2030 Initiative. The report addresses integral policy tools for affordable housing: effective governance, strategic land policy, housing investment and active promotion of climate neutral and affordable housing and neighbourhoods.

The study draws on the experience of over 100 researchers, policymakers and housing providers from across the UNECE region and beyond, to define useful approaches, outline their advantages and disadvantages, and illustrate their practical application. #Housing2030 also provides recommendations for policymakers committed to improving affordable housing.

This monograph is the output from a major international research initiative. It is not possible to list everyone in this record. A full list of authors, editors, contributors is given on pages viii-xii of the attached document.

This monograph is supported by the Housing2030.org website of resources, including thematic podcasts and good practices.