Saint-Gobain: Saint-Gobain announces a strategic partnership with UN-Habitat to promote sustainable urbanization

Saint-Gobain , the global leader in light and sustainable construction, today announced a strategic partnership with UN -Habitat, the United Nations Human Settlements Program, aimed at promoting inclusive, resilient, and sustainable urbanization practices. This partnership, formalized during the 12th World Urban Forum in Cairo , represents a major milestone in addressing global urban challenges, including the housing crisis, climate change, and social inequalities. As part of this collaboration, Saint-Gobain becomes an official sponsor of the world urban campaign, UN -Habitat's advocacy platform that brings together over 365 organizations working for positive urban change. Saint-Gobain will contribute its expertise in sustainable construction, sharing insights from its Sustainable Construction Observatory , and will contribute to workshops such as the Urban Thinkers Campus. The partnership will focus on two main themes: HousingMatters: In response to the global housing crisis, Saint-Gobain will support this UN -Habitat campaign, which aims to integrate sustainability, inclusivity, and affordability into global housing policies. Advocacy, knowledge and learning: Saint-Gobain will actively contribute to advocacy efforts and raise awareness about sustainable construction through specific events and knowledge-sharing activities. Thierry Fournier , Executive Vice President, CEO Southern Europe, Middle East and Africa Region , Saint-Gobain , said: 'We share a common vision with UN -Habitat for an urban future where cities are not only sustainable, but also inclusive and resilient. Through this partnership, we strengthen our ambition to improve everyone's lives by making a fairer and healthier living space, in line with our purpose 'Making the World a Better Home'. Together, we will contribute to shaping concrete solutions to address global challenges in housing and sustainability.'. The 2024 World Urban Forum in Cairo , held from November 4th to 8th , will provide the first platform for Saint-Gobain and UN -Habitat to raise global awareness about the importance of sustainable urbanization and housing solutions. About Saint-Gobain Worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide sustainability and performance. The Group's commitment is guided by its purpose, 'MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME'. About UN -Habitat UN -Habitat is the United Nations agency dedicated to promoting socially and environmentally sustainable towns, cities, and communities. It works with partners at all levels to transform cities into inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable places where everyone can live with dignity and opportunities for growth. UNHabitat's mission is to advance urbanization that addresses the needs of vulnerable populations, supports sustainable development, and contributes to achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities. With a presence in over 90 countries, UNHabitat provides technical support, knowledge, and capacity-building to help governments and communities meet the challenges of rapid urbanization. Contact: Patricia Marie Tel: (+33) 1 88 54 26 83 Laure Bencheikh Tel: (+33) 1 88 54 26 38 (C) 2024 Electronic News Publishing, source ENP Newswire