“ Providing housing is not enough: it must be safe, durable, and consistent with human dignity. ” ANACLÁUDIA ROSSBACH Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of UN-Habitat READ the full interview in Constructing a Sustainable Future VIEWPOINT Greater resilience to reduce social inequality “The need for adaptation and resilience applies particularly to the most vulnerable in society, as it is they who live in buildings and neighborhoods that are insufficiently adapted to climate stresses. Less well protected, less efficient, and more difficult to renovate, these homes expose their occupants to increased risks and long-term costs in terms of comfort, health, and safety. Strengthening the resilience of buildings is not just a technical or environmental issue: it is essential for reducing vulnerability and limiting inequality. That is why Anacláudia Rossbach, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of UN-Habitat, is calling for sustainability to be redefined in terms of greater social justice.” 65 64
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