Habitat for Humanity International welcomes France’s announcement of its G7 priorities for 2026 and strongly supports the focus on development finance reform, international climate action, and support for countries facing fragility. We urge the G7 to recognize that adequate and affordable housing is essential to achieving these goals. 

A message from Jonathan Reckford at the WEF

“This week, I’m focused on one message: housing needs to be a priority in every major dialogue — including foreign assistance and international development.” 

Jonathan Reckford interview with Bloomberg News

Jonathan Reckford was featured on Bloomberg News live from the World Economic Forum in Davos on Jan. 21, 2026. Watch the segment for a discussion on the affordable housing crisis, the critical need to increase the supply of starter homes in the U.S. and the broader push to expand access to adequate shelter for families around the world. 

WEF26: How Housing Became a Bottleneck

Jan. 22, 2026

Habitat CEO Jonathan Reckford moderated a WEF panel session about reforms to ensure housing remains a stabilizer of societies rather than a trigger for economic and social fracture.

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