DAY 1 AT SUSTAINABLE CITIES IN ACTION FORUM 2024
Highlights from Day 1 of the Sustainable Cities in Action Forum 2024
Expo City Dubai: A Blueprint for Better Living
Keynote address by Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy, CEO, Expo City Dubai, on ECD as a sustainable urban ecosystem “conceived in a spirit of international cooperation”, and a "real-world" sandbox for developing and scaling sustainable city solutions.
Followed by a fireside chat with Her Excellency Razan Al Mubarak, UN Climate Change High-Level Champion for COP28 , on the outcomes of COP28, including the historic UAE Consensus, and the role of cities in catalysing climate action and resilience.
Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy, CEO, Expo City Dubai, delivers her keynote address, followed by a fireside chat with Her Excellency Razan Al Mubarak
World Majlis: Urbanising in Challenging Climates
In this thought-provoking session, an expert panel of mayors, city planners and urban innovators shared first-hand experiences of climate-related challenges faced by their cities, along with real-world responses and solutions. These included green informal settlements; biodiversity in service of the city; nature-based construction; and community assemblies.
Speakers (l-r): Mohamed Sefiani, Mayor of Chefchaouen, Morocco | Nasra Nanda, CEO, Kenya Green Building Society | Tim Feng, Chairman Assistant and International Affairs Advisor, Vanke Co. Ltd
Redefining Urban Living: Can Technology Shape More Human-Centric Cities?
As cities become increasingly digital and interconnected, how do we ensure technology elevates our way of life? Join Expo City Dubai and a panel of interdisciplinary experts to rethink how technology might shape more human-centric cities and redefine urban living in our rapidly evolving world.
Hidden in Plain Nature: Nature-based Solutions to MENA Urban Challenges
How do we use Nature-based Solutions to solve pressing urban problems while at the same time enabling urban biodiversity to thrive? Join our expert panel to connect the dots between different regenerative city perspectives, from inspiration to ideation to impact measurement.
Strategies for Urban Wellbeing: Shaping Cities for All
Designing livable, connected and attractive cities requires understanding the needs of communities and their constituents – young and old – in rapidly changing urban environments. In this conversation we will unpack approaches to enable wellbeing in an increasingly urban world.
Expo City Dubai’s Ecosystem and Partnership Ethos
As a global hub for planetary solutions and purpose-driven businesses, Expo City Dubai aims to mobilise impactful, value-driven partnerships that are in service to both people and planet. This conversation will explore the role of new and innovative forms of partnerships in building resilience for cities and communities, spotlighting ECD’s commitment to transformative global impact.
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