In Observance of the UN’s World Habitat Day and Urban October, Habitat for Humanity Nicaragua held a Virtual Conversation on housing and climate action. The event, held via zoom, was moderated by the architect Verónica Mora, a renowned Nicaraguan professor. It featured presentations by Eng. Minor Rodríguez, Director of Gestionando Habitat (Managing Habitat) Costa Rica, Arch. Jorge Maguiña, social housing and risk management specialist in Peru, and Arch. Zulma Espinoza, an expert in housing solutions from Habitat Nicaragua.
During this virtual conversation, panelists addressed topics related to construction systems, technologies, and materials that contribute to reducing the carbon footprint. They also discussed the creation of public policies that promote the production and market of sustainable housing, social awareness, and the creation of sustainable cities.
“The goal was to generate an intersectoral debate (academia, private sector, and NGOs) to reflect on the progress and challenges faced in Nicaragua and the Latin American region, in terms of social housing and climate change. It is the first time that Habitat Nicaragua hosts such an event. Participation was excellent”, said Marcela Pérez, Development and Project Management Officer at Habitat Nicaragua.
