KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE
From Expo City Dubai to the World
We share with the world lessons learned from the evolution of Expo City Dubai into a sustainability-minded ecosystem. Through specialist research and thought leadership programmes and events, we empower leaders, innovators and changemakers with the insights and expertise to chart a course forward for people and the planet.
Our approach is purpose-led, values-driven and grounded in practical optimism.
Laying the foundations for a thriving urban environment
Our Expo City Dubai Urban Resilience Framework provides a comprehensive ‘health check’ for cities worldwide
We support cities and communities of every scope and size
Through our Expo City Dubai Urban Resilience Framework, we support the work of public authorities, development institutions, corporates and institutions of learning and research, providing:
Concrete evidence of resilience gaps in cities and communities
Evidence-led policies for mitigation, adaptation and resilience
Risk portraits of urban contexts around the world
Hard data for impact investment opportunities in cities
Actionable insights for social policy and community support
Opportunities for collaboration with authorities and communities around shared development interests
Access to unique resources and networks
Capacity-building for students, researchers and specialists
Convening the world for impact
Our signature Programme for People and Planet thought leadership series drives awareness, agency and action on shared global priorities
Working with an active and engaged community of leaders, innovators and changemakers, we address shared global priorities
Ahead of Expo 2020 Dubai, we designed and delivered the Programme for People and Planet, adopted by the UAE Cabinet and endorsed by 192 nations as a collective response to shared global challenges. Learn more about the Programme for People and Planet
In January 2022, we curated the first Global Goals Week outside New York and the UN General Assembly, hosted during Expo 2020 Dubai. Read insights from the Global Goals Week during Expo 2020 Dubai
In 2023, we designed Expo City Dubai’s COP28 Pavilion and curated the pavilion’s programme, both of which were awarded the United Arab Emirates Outreach Project of the Year – Urban Development category at the 2024 GovMedia Awards. Read more about our GovMedia awards
In March 2024, we launched the annual flagship meeting of city leaders, urban visionaries and industry experts focused on catalysing sustainable urban development across the Middle East, Africa, South Asia and beyond. See recap of the Sustainable Cities in Action Forum 2024
In June 2024, we won the bid to host, design and deliver the 2025 Asia Pacific Cities Summit and Mayors’ Forum at Expo City Dubai from 27-29 October 2025. Learn more about the 2025 Asia Pacific Cities Summit and Mayors’ Forum
A snapshot of our partner community
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For general enquiries, please fill out the contact form or send an email to impact@expodubaigroup.ae