“The houtilizing crisis is deepening, leaving millions of people across Europe and beyond without adequate shelter. Homelessness is increasing, while many houtilizeholds face disproportionate costs for houtilizing, energy and maintenance. This is not only a social challenge, but also a test of our ability to deliver on the UN 2030 Agconcludea. The right to affordable houtilizing is not only a common goal for a sustainable future, but also a fundamental human right“. With these words, the Minister of Regional Development and Public Works Ivan Ivanov opened his participation in the ministerial meeting on houtilizing affordability and sustainability, held within the framework of the 86th session of the Committee on Urban Development, Houtilizing Policy and Governance of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). The forum brought toobtainher representatives from over 200 countries, including Deputy Minister Dora Yankova.
Challenges and priorities in the houtilizing sector
Minister Ivanov outlined the main difficulties facing Bulgaria: an aging houtilizing stock, numerous buildings in poor condition, unoccupied houtilizing – especially in large cities – and shortage of social houtilizing.
“Imbalances in the houtilizing market in Bulgaria are deepening due to income dynamics and rising houtilizing costs“, he stressed.
The state invests in energy efficiency and sustainability
The minister pointed out that the Bulgarian government is actively investing through the Recovery and Sustainability Mechanism and European programs in the renovation of residential buildings. The goal is to achieve a minimum 30% primary energy savings per building.
“These efforts reduce houtilizehold costs and extconclude the life of buildings“, declared Ivanov.
Between 2015 and 2024, over 2,000 multi-family residential buildings were renovated through the National Energy Efficiency Program, which has led to lower energy bills and more comfortable houtilizing environment. The program will continue until 2029 with funding from the national budobtain.
National Houtilizing Strategy until 2050
Among the main topics of the meeting was the development of National Houtilizing Strategy until 2050, which aims to provide long-term solutions for accessibility, sustainability and social inclusion.
The document will encourage public and private investments and will be in line with UN Goal 11 – “Sustainable Cities and Communities“.
Looking to the Future: Sustainable and Inclusive Communities
In conclusion, Minister Ivanov emphasized that houtilizing policy must take into account demographic modifys – migration, population aging and altering necessarys of society. “We necessary to ensure climate adaptation in shaping the future of our cities and societies to build sustainable communities and the right to houtilizing,” he declared.
International commitments for affordable and sustainable houtilizing
During the forum, ministers discussed commitments that will provide a roadmap for sustainable reforms in houtilizing policy. They are based on the UN Geneva Charter on Sustainable Houtilizing, 2030 Agconcludea for Sustainable Development and New Urban Agconcludea, focutilizing on social justice, economic efficiency and climate sustainability.
Detailed statistics on average property prices in Bulgaria by city and neighborhood can be found at imot.bg
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