On 15-16 May 2024 the Home Renaissance Foundation was invited to participate in the 30th anniversary of the International Day of Families at the United NationsHeadquarters in New York. Our Director, Professor at the University of York, Gamal Abdelmonem gave the opening presentation on the report from our Expert Meeting ‘Home and Climate Change’ held in September 2023 in Nottingham.

In addition, HRF had the opportunity to attend and participate with other experts in discussions on the role of families and households in the face of climate emergencies with four specific themes: (1) climate change and its impact on families; (2) the role of families in climate action; (3) indigenous perspectives on climate change and sustainable family farming; and (4) the interlinkages between climate change and demographic trends, forced migration and displacement, sustainable urbanization and new technologies.

The United Nations has published the report resulting from this meeting and its conclusions, including all the recommendations suggested by the Home Renaissance Foundation. Please find links below.

Report
Recommendations
Bios of participants