A climate-resilient future starts with a home
our sustainable development goals
How Housing supports the SDGs
Habitat for Humanity Australia is committed to achieving UN Sustainable Development Goals throughout our programs. Housing is a driver, catalyst and contributor for the following five SDG goals:
We know that housing is climate action. We’re innovating to make homes safer, more sustainable, and more energy efficient, while aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Because every home is a step toward a better world.
1 No Poverty Adequate housing builds resilience and reduces vulnerability to economic, social, and climate-related shocks and disasters.
5 Gender Equality Equal access to housing protects women from discriminatory policies and practices related to land distribution, titling and inheritance.
6 Clean Water and Sanitation Access to clean water and sanitation are integral to safe, healthy, adequate housing.
7 Affordable and Clean Energy Housing systems that are energy-efficient and that use affordable, clean, energy save costs and reduces air pollution and the effects of climate change.
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities Access to affordable, adequate, safe, and inclusive housing and basic services increases resilience.
13 Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
our impact
Stories from overseas
Climate Resilient Communities
From Fires to Storms, and Buckets to Buildings At Habitat for Humanity Australia, we know that safe housing is key to building community resilience to the effects of climate change. Across Asia…
Building Climate Resilience Through Housing
Climate change is no longer a distant threat, it is reshaping how we live, work and build homes. Rising seas, intensifying storms and prolonged droughts are already putting millions of people at risk,…
Adequate Housing in Informal Urban Settlements
At Habitat for Humanity Australia, we work in partnership with Habitat for Humanity Bangladesh to deliver housing solutions that strengthen resilience and improve wellbeing. This project receives support from the Australian Government through…
Building empowerment for women and marginalised groups in Cambodia
Project Summary
The BUILD project empowers women and marginalised groups in Siem Reap, Cambodia, to lead climate-resilient shelter initiatives through inclusive, community-driven processes.
Women-led community action groups are being formed and mobilised to…
Women Empowered to Lead Change in their Community
This project receives support from the Australian Government through the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP) and is in partnership with our implementing partner Habitat for Humanity Cambodia. Together, we are working with women…
Building Resilient Slum Communities in Bangladesh
Since 2012, Habitat for Humanity Australia has partnered with people living in urban informal settlements (or ‘slum’ communities) in Dhaka to strengthen collective resilience. Our work focuses on improving access to safe and…