The main objective of the event is to share innovations and solutions, as well as explore ways to drive positive urban development in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia.

City leaders, developers, architects, designers, urban planners, non-governmental organisations, financial institutions, SME (small and medium enterprises) networks and international trade delegations have been invited to attend the forum. They explored strategies for thermal resilience, climate change mitigation and adaptation as part of a shared mission to create more prosperous, equitable, low-carbon cities. This is reported by
ANI, a partner of TV BRICS.

The opening of the forum was chaired by Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation and CEO of Expo City Dubai Authority. The event was also attended by Razan Al Mubarak, UN Climate Change High-Level Champion for COP28. They discussed the outcome of the climate summit and the role of cities in catalysing climate action.

The event also included workshops with strategic partners such as India’s National Institute of Urban Affairs, Kenya Green Building Council and others.

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