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Build Change @BuildChange

Build Change is the global leader in systems change for resilient housing.

Joined March 2012
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Earth Negotiations Bulletin@IISD_ENB
19 Nov 2024
Monica Schroeder, @BuildChange, emphasized a vision where every home can be disaster resilient. She discussed the need to address barriers in policy, financing, and technology, and advocated for resilient housing to become a Sustainable Development Goal in the post-2030 agenda.
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World Habitat@WorldHabitat
23 Nov 2024
⭐️WEEKEND VIEWING⭐️ Retrofitting for resilience is vital to protect millions from climate disasters but it also has a profound effect on emissions. Here Monica Schroeder @BuildChange explains how it saves two thirds of embodied carbon. Watch in full 🏹 bit.ly/4fu7XIb
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🏔️ Homestays in Nepal = culture, income, & connection. With retrofitting, families like Bishnu’s are making homes safer for travelers & locals: ✅ Safer housing 💼 More income 🌱 Sustainable solutions Help us create safer homes. 💙 Donate Now 💚 ow.ly/VBOj50Ujogk
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Housing is climate action. COP29 showcased the urgent need to elevate housing as its own SDG. 🌍 Let's secure climate resilience for vulnerable communities. Read more from @m_d_schroeder on our efforts at COP29: ow.ly/xOCl50Ue8JP #COP29 #ResilientHousing #SDGs.
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uild Change is determined to put resilient housing at the center of the #COP29 conversation on climate. But we can’t do it alone. We need you. Join us ow.ly/G6P550U7tar #ClimateAction #ResilientHousing #SustainableDevelopment #ClimateCrisis
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UTP Journals@utpjournals
10 Nov 2024
Discover Episode 4 of Cities 1.5 for a discussion on the need for mission-driven approaches that make #systemic changes and protect vulnerable populations. Listen to the episode now: bit.ly/cities15s4e4 @c40cities @leilanifarha @ElizabetHausler @BuildChange @Make_TheShift
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Join us at @WUF_UNHabitat 🗓️ November 8, 2024 ⏰ 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. (GMT 2) 📍Multipurpose Room 13 Details: ow.ly/Q9UF50TZBCJ @cahf_africa @reall_int #WUF12 #UrbanForum #AffordableHousing #SustainableDevelopment #HousingInnovation #BuildChange #DataForHousing
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"Why does it matter?" What an important question about resilient housing on this episode of @c40cities podcast. Our Founder and CEO, @ElizabetHausler shares a few reasons: Disaster-resilient housing: Saves lives. Prevents losses. Protects people. Listen to hear even more.
C40 Cities@c40cities
30 Oct 2024
Extreme weather displaces millions yearly. How can we make safe, resilient housing accessible to all? In Cities 1.5, by @utpress & C40, @leilanifarha of @Make_TheShift & @ElizabetHausler of @BuildChange discuss disaster-resilient housing in cities. link.chtbl.com/cities15s4e4
Artwork: © Njung'e Wanjiru - C40 Cities. Illustration of a community affected by flooding with diverse individuals using a boat for transportation. Colourful hilltop houses resemble a favela, and signs direct to a flood shelter. A cell phone displays a flood warning message.

ALT Artwork: © Njung'e Wanjiru - C40 Cities. Illustration of a community affected by flooding with diverse individuals using a boat for transportation. Colourful hilltop houses resemble a favela, and signs direct to a flood shelter. A cell phone displays a flood warning message.
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UTP Journals@utpjournals
6 Nov 2024
Tune into Episode 4 of Cities 1.5 for a discussion on housing as a human right, and the critical intersections of housing security, #health, and #climateresilience: bit.ly/cities15s4e4 @c40cities @leilanifarha @ElizabetHausler @BuildChange @Make_TheShift
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Join us TOMORROW at @wuf_unhabitat for "Scaling Up Affordable and Sustainable Housing Supply." 🗓️ November 6, 2024 ⏰ 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. (GMT 2) 📍SDGs in Action - Room D @APA_Planning @rtpiplanners @habitat_org Details: ow.ly/xQAZ50TZvhL
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Please join us TOMORROW at @wuf_unhabitat for "Scaling access to climate-resilient housing and urban services in informal settlements." 🗓️ November 5, 2024 ⏰ 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (GMT 2) 📍SDGs in Action - Room B Details: ow.ly/QHG650TZtjI @worldresources @sdi_net
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Attending @wuf_unhabitat? Join us TOMORROW for “Incremental Housing as an Opportunity to Build Green and Resilient Communities.” 🗓️ November 5, 2024 ⏰ 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. GMT 2 📍Multipurpose Room 05 @PlataformaUHPH @Swisscontact @Techo @mdascidades
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¡Ya empezaron las obras en el Urabá Antioqueño! Marsella García and Nicolás Ortega visited the sites of the homes chosen for #StructuralImprovement by the communities. Together, we are building the path toward #ResilientHousing!
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Join us at @WUF_UNHabitat for “Incremental housing as an opportunity to build green and resilient communities” More info: ow.ly/mFAf50TWMQL #WUF12 #UrbanForum #AffordableHousing #SustainableDevelopment #HousingInnovation #BuildChange
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Change begins at the local level. WUF12 will spotlight grassroots initiatives that contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals. We will be there, playing a part in this vital conversation. ow.ly/KTS050TVWcg #WUF12 #UrbanForum #UrbanChallenges #BuildChange #SDGs
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We stand with the all the #FilipinoFamilies enduring the devastating landfall of #TyphoonKristine.
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This year, the World Urban Forum returns to Africa for the first time in more than two decades. Build Change will be at #WUF12, demonstrating how we are scaling learnings from #20YearsofImpact around the globe to advance #resilienthousing in Africa and beyond.
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Next week our Founder and CEO, Dr. Elizabeth Hausler will bring housing into discussions at the World Economic Forum's 4th annual Urban Transformation Summit. #ResilientCommunities #BuildChange #CircularEconomy #ResilientHousing #ClimateAction #UrbanTransformationSummit2024
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This afternoon, we had a productive session in partnership with @unmigration, PDD, and @UNDRR, introducing #BCtap at the Learning Lab during #APCMDRR2024 Day 4. Scale your #resilienthousing program with BCtap: ow.ly/JX3J50TNyW3 #BCPHResilience #ResilientHousing #BCTap
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For every $1 invested in home improvements for hurricane resilience, homeowners could save $4 in future repairs. Partner with us to build a more climate-resilient future together: ow.ly/nMBr50TLGzH #ClimateResilience #HurricanePreparedness #DisasterResilience #Adaptation
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