Why is COP28 being held in Expo City Dubai?
ArabiaWeather - Preparations have accelerated in Expo City Dubai to host the World Climate Conference COP28 , confirming the UAE’s prominent role in dealing with global issues. Cooperation has taken place with local and federal authorities in Dubai to ensure easy transportation for visitors and smooth entry into the Expo area, and buses have been allocated to transport visitors to the two areas . :
The blue area is for official delegations and the green area is open to the public and informal organizations, and at the site of the event, which will be hosted by the UAE from November 30 to December 12, 2023. This new design enables decision-makers and officials to better interact with individuals and civil institutions and cooperate with them to achieve results that meet the expectations and needs of the public for the benefit of the public. Current and future generations.
Expo City Dubai is a model of sustainability and host of the COP28 conference
Hind Al Muhairi, Director of Special Projects Department at Expo City Dubai, pointed to the UAE’s efforts to stimulate local and global cooperation to enhance sustainability practices and combat environmental and climate challenges. She told the Emirates News Agency , WAM, that the goal is to inspire local and international communities to work jointly in this context. .
Expo City Dubai provides a model of a city that encourages sustainable urban living, benefiting from the expertise and competencies that make it one of the leading destinations in this field. With its hosting of the COP28 conference , the city emphasizes the importance of joint work towards achieving environmental sustainability and confronting the challenges of climate change. Multiple programs and initiatives have been developed aimed at To find practical solutions to issues such as emissions, food waste, energy and water sustainability, and unify efforts towards achieving environmental and climate sustainability, based on the UAE’s approach based on cooperation and joint work.
Equipping advanced media centers in Expo City Dubai to cover COP28
Special spaces and places have been prepared for the media throughout the site to cover and document the activities of the COP28 climate conference and transmit them to the world. These spaces include two media centers in the blue and green zones . These centers have been provided with all the necessary technologies, including fast connections to the Internet and studios equipped to provide media services. Media outlets may benefit from these centers provided they register and obtain official media accreditation.
Regarding reception plans and facilitating visitors’ access to the site, plans have been developed in cooperation with the relevant local and federal authorities to ensure easy transportation of guests and smooth entry into the Expo area. The city is located near main roads and can be easily reached from Dubai and Abu Dhabi by car. In addition, Expo City is connected to an integrated public transportation network that includes a metro station and public buses, which facilitates visitors’ access from various areas of Dubai.
Expo City Dubai is a symbol of sustainability and global cooperation towards a better future
Expo City Dubai was built according to the highest environmental standards, and was equipped to be a sustainable global platform, with the aim of enhancing cooperation and unifying efforts towards achieving environmental and climate sustainability. It was confirmed that Expo City Dubai is considered a sustainable city of the future that places human service at the heart of its attention and is progressing with clear steps towards enhancing work. Achieving carbon neutrality.
The city is designed to be a model of sustainable urban planning based on innovation, and adopts an ambitious map for achieving sustainability, which is in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for 2030, the UAE’s strategic initiative to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, and the UAE Vision 2071, and Expo City Dubai is committed to achieving these goals. And contribute to building a better and more sustainable future for the environment and society.
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