The UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, in partnership with Spotnik Technologies, will lead a workshop on how the UAE’s 3D Digital Twin technology can Improve Livability and Sustainability in Cities by optimizing urban infrastructure and reducing carbon emissions. The session will highlight how smart digital infrastructure can enhance climate resilience and sustainability at both local and global scales.

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This event is open to Blue Zone-accredited guests.

Al Futtaim will lead a discussion on Redefining Mobility in a Planetary Urban Sprawl to address the future of urban mobility as cities expand and confront rising emissions. The panel will explore innovative green mobility solutions, robust EV infrastructure development, and the role of collaborations and funding frameworks in driving sustainable urban transport systems.

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This event is open to Blue Zone-accredited guests.

Academics and industry experts from across the UAE will present progress and innovations supporting the UAE’s Path to Sustainable, Circular, and Cognitive Cities. This discussion will highlight the nation’s innovative urban solutions and its role as a model for future global urban development.

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This event is open to Blue Zone-accredited guests.

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the International Committee of the Red Cross will lead a discussion on Strengthening Climate Action in Countries Affected by Armed Conflict, addressing the unique vulnerabilities of conflict-affected communities to climate change. The session will explore practical actions and collective efforts to enhance climate resilience and adaptation in fragile settings, as outlined in the COP28 Declaration on Climate, Relief, Recovery, and Peace.

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This event is open to Blue Zone-accredited guests.

The UAE Ministry of Culture will lead a discussion on Culture for Climate: Linking National and International Climate Policy, exploring the role of integrating cultural dimensions to enhance climate action and highlighting this in action through the Group of Friends of Culture Based Climate Action at the UNFCCC.

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This event is open to Blue Zone-accredited guests.

The UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure will present progress and infrastructure efforts being implemented across the UAE in Building Future Schools.

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This event is open to Blue Zone-accredited guests.