The United Nations’ Climate Change Conference COP26 will be hosted by the UK in Glasgow, in collaboration with Italy. It is an urgent call to action to everyone around the world, from governments to students, artists to technologists, and is an appeal to tackle climate change collectively together immediately. 

Climate change, environmental damage and decreasing biodiversity are negatively impacting both our planet and our economies, yet a corresponding change in government action, business practice, and consumer behaviour has been slow in coming.

Join thought leaders, visionaries and changemakers for this World Majlis as we explore how we can strike a balance between nature, the ever-growing footprint of human societies, and economic growth.

Rediscovering our Balance with Nature

World Majlis | Sustainability for All: Rewriting Our Narrative for Sustainable Living

Held in collaboration with the UK, this World Majlis examines ideas for how to live healthier, more affordable lives in balance with nature. 

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Learnings and insights from the World Majlis conversations on Climate and Biodiversity

World Majlis: Insights from Climate & Biodiversity Week

Insight Report from Climate and Biodiversity Week

Sustainability for All - Documents

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The Limitless Potential of Artificial Intelligence

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Experience a soundscape representing the voice of a global community at the UK Pavilion.

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Experience a pavilion inspired by one of Stephen Hawking’s final projects, 'Breakthrough Message'.

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Inspired by British physicist Stephen Hawking, who challenged humanity to ponder how we might express ourselves to alien civilisations, the UK Pavilion invites visitors to contribute to a unique linguistic experiment. While exploring this cone-shaped structure, which showcases the UK’s contributions to space science and artificial intelligence, you can add your own words to the pavilion’s neural network. A language-generating algorithm then processes these entries into an ever-changing “poem” that will be displayed on the pavilion’s LED façade, providing an inspiring collective message to Expo 2020, our planet and maybe even worlds beyond.

The awe-inspiring UK Pavilion is an epic, 20-metre-tall, cone-shaped structure compiled of rows of horizontal timber slats that stretch forward to create a circular form. The end of each slat houses a LED panel that emits phrases that link to form an ever-changing interstellar message crafted by artificial intelligence and Expo visitors. 

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Climate and Biodiversity Week to spur the world into action to protect our planet

We stand at the brink of a crucial moment in time - a moment in which we must take decisive collective action to protect our planet, and the life it sustains, for future generations. It is an opportunity for us to take our place in history as the generation that stepped up to halt climate change, and transform human activity to operate within Earth's planetary boundaries. 

Expo 2020 Dubai's Climate & Biodiversity Week convenes government decision-makers, business leaders, youth advocates and our millions of visitors to address the greatest challenge of our time and generate solutions critical to the future of our civilisation and the health of our planet. 

What's your Promise to our Planet?

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How do we work together to better manage climate change and protect biodiversity? 

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Climate & Biodiversity Week Programme

Natural Resource and Biodiversity Conservation

Program for People and Planet - Empowerment Workshop 

Conservation for Hope at Climate and Biodiversity Week

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Serving as the first Future Generations Commissioner for Wales since February 2016, Sophie acts as a guardian for the interests of future generations in Wales, supporting the public bodies listed in the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 to work towards achieving the well-being goals. Prior to this, Sophie was the first Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales, served as a Government Special Adviser to the Cabinet and First Minister on communities, local government, community safety, housing, regeneration and equality, and at age 21, was elected as the youngest County councillor in Wales. She is currently a member of the Wales Committee of the Equality and Human Rights Commission and Chair of the international Network of Institutions for Future Generations.   

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Dr. Hochadel is an expert in global cities and emerging Innovation markets. She is currently the Director of Global Business at Connected Places Catapult in London, England.  She works with local leaders, entrepreneurs, city and national governments around the world, including the Middle East, India, ASEAN, Africa, the European Union, the United Kingdom and the Unites States. She is the author of Local Leadership in a Global Era: Policy and Behaviour Change in Cities (2017, Palgrave Macmillan), exploring the changing role local leaders are playing in addressing local challenges through global engagement. Dr. Hochadel has over two decades of experience in politics & public policy and community, government and international relations. 

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Lisa is a circular economy and zero-carbon business transformation leader. She has been successfully advising industry and governments in developing new policy frameworks and regulations that bring about market change to enable the circular zero-carbon economy over the past 14 years. This work has covered the energy, water, waste and mobility sectors in the UK and Australia. Lisa is the CEO of NSW Circular a government- funded circular economy innovation body leading the transition to a zero-carbon circular economy in NSW and Australia. Lisa has worked to catalyse new circular economy, zero carbon, sustainable markets includes initiating and setting up Open Cities Alliance, a peak association for next-gen infrastructure and the circular economy, the Australian Solar Thermal Association.

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Dr Professor Diana Ürge-Vorsatz holds a Ph.D. from the University of California (Los Angeles and Berkeley).  She served as the Acting Head of Department in 2002-2003 and directed the PhD program in 2003 – 2004. She was a Visiting Professor at the International Christian University of Tokyo and a Research Scholar at the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA). She served as the Co-Chair of the Scientific Steering Committee of the major Cities and Climate Change Science conference in Edmonton, 2018.  She was a Coordinating Lead Author in both the Fourth and Fifth Assessment Reports (AR4 and AR5) of the IPCC.  She served on the United Nation’s Scientific Expert Group on Climate Change, and led the buildings-related work in the Global Energy Assessment. 

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Alderman William Russell took office as the 692nd Lord Mayor of the City of London on 8th November 2019. He served as a Sheriff of the City of London in 2016-17 and, in that capacity, supported the then Lord Mayor, undertaking numerous visits and official functions. On 30th September 2020 William was elected to serve a further year in office, to provide continuity of civic governance during the Coronavirus emergency. His second term began on 13 November 2020. His mayoral theme for his time in office is “Global UK –The New Future”, supporting businesses through the COVID19 crisis, speeding the recovery and seizing the opportunities of the new future. William has over thirty years’ experience in the financial and business City including holding senior positions in the national and international Banking sector. 
  

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Abdulla Bin Damithan has been with DP World for almost 20 years since 2001. He is currently appointed as CEO & Managing Director, DP World, UAE Region, CEO of Jafza in 2021. As part of his previous role as Chief Commercial Officer, DP World, UAE Region, since 2017, Abdulla was responsible for all revenue generation activities, products, and services offered across the portfolio, leading different aspects of the business including Ports & Terminals, Parks & Zones and Trade Enablement solutions. Abdulla is a recognised and accomplished leader in the maritime & logistics landscape within the Middle East with commercial success across these industries. An effective communicator with strong leadership, logical and analytical capabilities with a focus on innovative, customer-centric & sustainable business models. 

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World Majlis I Sustainability for All: Rewriting Our Narrative for Balanced Living

Explore a series of exciting conversations inspired by the theme of Expo 2020 Dubai. The World Majlis is a vibrant forum where diverse points of views are shared on important topics of our time. Each conversation brings together globally recognised thought-leaders who are invited for their exceptional contributions to the theme and their unique perspective on the topic. In each Majlis, students and members of the public are also welcome to contribute and engage.

World Majlis

Conversations on complex issues that bring together thought leaders, visionaries and changemakers.

Insight Report from Space Week

Insight Report from Urban & Rural Development Week

Insight Report from Tolerance and Inclusivity Week

Insight Report from Knowledge and Learning Week

Insight Report from Travel and Connectivity Week

Insight Report from Global Goals Week & Innovation

Insight Report from Health and Wellness Week

Insight Report from Food, Agri & Livelihoods Week

Insight Report from Water Week 

World Expos have always been meeting places for people across cultures and geographies; an opportunity to come together and celebrate human ingenuity and forge meaningful human connections. As the first World Expo to be held in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, and with the participation of more than 192 countries, Expo 2020 Dubai looks to take this legacy even further. The Build Bridges track of Expo 2020 Dubai’s Programme for People and Planet features a tapestry of event series and experiences that celebrate our common humanity and the vital connections that can help us prosper together as a worldwide community.

Knowing One Another Better

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Curated by the United Arab Emirates Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, this panel discussion tackles the critical and timely issue of water management in the UAE's arid environment. The session also explores new innovations for the procurement of fresh water through more sustainable means, and how these efforts contribute to the UAE's environmental stewardship and encourage more responsible water management.

Keynote panelists include Dr. Dinesh Shetty, Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Khalifa University; Dr. Saeed Alhassan, Founder of Manhat; and Dr. Lina Yousef,
an entrepreneur. The session is moderated by Dina Storey, Director of Sustainability at Expo 2020 Dubai.

Water Security in the Desert: Conserving and Future-Proofing Our Oasis

Curated by the UAE Pavilion, this panel discussion sheds light on the challenges of water management in arid environments, and explores sustainable innovations to procure fresh water in the UAE.

EXHIBITOR Magazine Announces World Expo Award Winners

EXHIBITOR Magazine's World Expo Awards

The Powerhouse Pavilions

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Open-heartedness and ambition are values captured by the UAE Pavilion, designed by renowned architect Santiago Calatrava. The remarkable building is reminiscent of a falcon in flight, inspired by our national bird. Once inside, go on a multisensory journey that chronicles the rise of a nation of “dreamers who do”. Traverse a dreamlike landscape filled with dunes of real sand to learn about our nation’s founding father Sheikh Zayed, the natural wonders of the Emirates and their rapid modernisation. Be inspired by stories of the UAE dreamers building an inclusive future as the desert sun filters through the pavilion’s oculus. 

The design of the UAE Pavilion evokes a falcon in flight; referencing the Emirates’ traditional art of falconry. The main building resembles a titanic oval, with a grand, four storey entrance set into the tip. More than 25 feather-like panels are arranged at the dome of the pavilion, each curving down toward the entry of the structure. 

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Water fuels our sustenance but also moves money, goods and people around the world, provides a valuable source of renewable energy, and enables the world’s food to grow. This week will help us understand how to preserve and sustainably manage this precious finite resource for infinite uses. The programme will highlight the true value of water, as well as progress and best practice in ensuring clean and adequate water for people, industry and the planet.

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 How will we protect our most precious resource today, for tomorrow?

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UAE Pavilion's Dreamer Dialogues | Water Security in the Desert: Conserving and Future-Proofing Our Oasis

Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) Opening Ceremony and the Zayed Sustainability Prize Awards Ceremony will be held at Expo 2020 Dubai, bringing together global leaders and sustainability pioneers from more than 190 countries to work together towards a sustainable future.

Since 2008, ADSW has grown to become one of the largest platforms of its kind in the world. Through its year round initiatives and events, ADSW brings members of the global community together to accelerate sustainable development. Hosted by Masdar, ADSW 2022 brings a series of high-level virtual events to explore opportunities for accelerating Global Collaboration & Leadership, Economic Development, and Technology & Innovation.

The Zayed Sustainability Prize is the UAE’s pioneering global award in sustainability and a tribute to the legacy of the late founding father of the UAE, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. Established in 2008, this annual award recognises and rewards the achievements of those who are driving impactful, innovative and inspiring sustainability solutions across five distinct categories: Health, Food, Energy, Water and Global High Schools. This year, the Prize Ceremony is in its 14th cycle, with The Awards Ceremony bringing together finalists from around the world, who are all vying to win to amplify or launch their sustainable solution or project. 

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Join the making of a new world as we celebrate the opening of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week and recognize the winners of the Zayed Sustainability Prize, at Expo 2020 Dubai.

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Expo 2020 connects minds from around the globe. These connections are not limited to the pavilions and parks, but also extend to the vast Dubai Exhibition Centre: a new, state-of-the-art venue for conferences, concerts and more. 

Conveniently located next to the recently completed Expo 2020 metro station, with striking views of the magnificent domed Al Wasl Plaza, the DEC offers 45,000 square metres of customisable event space, 14 exhibition and multi-use halls, on-site catering, and best-in-class audio-visual resources.


A light geometric pattern decorates the DEC’s extraordinarily broad front façade, which features a giant overhanging arch over the entrance to the central plaza area, as well as sloped surfaces that seem to angle away from the entrance like a pair of wings

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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (R), Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai and His Excellency Moon Jae-in (L), President of the Republic of Korea during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Opening Cerem

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The islands of São Tomé and Príncipe are home to an extraordinary biodiversity. Its forests and ocean support unique species that live exclusively on these islands and people communities as well. The Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe is aware of the urgency to protect its unique ecosystems and the need to find sustainable solutions (such as those that involve raw and processed food, medicines, timber and non-wood forest products) to support both people and biodiversity. The commitment of this country to protect one of the last biodiversity-rich places in the world is key and in line with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. This conference will show some examples of projects developed in the country, such as the sustainable use of agroforestry local products to combat food safety while reducing impact of preserved forests, and the conservation of endangered species through the involvement of people.

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A conference showcasing some of the projects developed in São Tomé and Príncipe to preserve the country's extraordinary biodiversity.

Inside Expo: Sustainability I: The World’s Oldest Innovator

Inside Expo: Sustainability II: Harnessing the Sun

Terra - The Sustainability Pavilion - Audio Guide

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At Expo 2020, sustainability is an urgent, attainable reality, and Terra – The Sustainability Pavilion is the proof. Both immersive exhibition space and exemplar of environmental self-sufficiency, Terra is a pioneering piece of architecture that pushes the limits of renewable design.

The pavilion’s 130-metre-wide solar canopy – so vast that you could park 10 city buses head-to-tail atop it – converts sunshine into electricity for the exhibits below. Artfully funnelled natural light and local plant species, together with technologies that can reduce water consumption by 75 per cent, show the way to a sustainable future.


Inspiring experiential journey through our shared sustainable future

Two immersive paths to choose from: beneath a forest and beneath an ocean

LEED Platinum environmental features, including solar power and water recycling

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Terra is a super-sized marvel of forward-thinking design. The pavilion’s technology generates enough energy in a year to power a Nissan Leaf to drive halfway to Mars, while another system captures moisture from the air you breathe and turns it into drinkable water. Enter and take a fantastical journey through the wonders of nature, humanity’s challenges and the promise of our shared future. 


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Terra is home to five thought-provoking art installations from artists around the world, with each piece demonstrating a response to the issue of sustainability.

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Young visitors can explore a fantastical world inspired by Terra's very own octopus, Octavia.

World Majlis I Sustainability for All: Rewriting Our Narrative for Balanced Living

Rediscovering our Balance with Nature

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Lisa McLean

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Diana Ürge-Vorsatz

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William Russell

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Sophie Howe

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Rediscovering our Balance with Nature

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Climate & Biodiversity Week.

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World Majlis.

This event is part of the
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