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- Book sheds light on how culture and innovation is shaping sustainable cities of the future
Abu Dhabi:- The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) today launched a book with leading sustainable educators and researchers, Pomeroy Academy. The book accompanies the 10th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF10), which is taking place for the first time in the Arab region this week until 13th February.
Developed by Pomeroy Academy, and edited by its founder, award-winning architect, academic and television presenter, Professor Jason Pomeroy, the book, entitled ‘Cities of Opportunities: Connecting Culture and Innovation’, provides an enlightening accompanying text for the prestigious event. The text brings together a series of essays from leading luminaries on the Forum’s main theme of driving sustainable urbanization through culture and innovation.
Commenting on the book launch, H.E. Mohamed Al Khadar Al Ahmed, Executive Director of Strategic Affairs at DMT and General Coordinator of the World Urban Forum 10, Abu Dhabi, said: “This is the first time a Middle Eastern country has hosted the world’s most important conference on cities and human settlements. We are delighted to launch ‘Cities of Opportunities: Connecting Culture and Innovation,’ edited by Professor Pomeroy, which really captures many of the important conversations set to take place during WUF10.”
Published by Routledge, ‘Cities of Opportunities: Connecting Culture and Innovation,’ is Professor Pomeroy’s fourth book, and addresses six distinct pillars of sustainability, covering social, economic, environmental, spatial, cultural and technological sustainability. The work features insight from Abu Dhabi’s Cabinet Member and Minister of Climate Change and Environment, Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, along with contributions from other eminent academics, policy makers and practitioners drawn from various geographies, disciplines and fields of expertise addressing various urban challenges. These include Mr Charif Hamidi – Co-founder and CEO, ED 4.0, Abu Dhabi; Ms Maria Vassilakou, Deputy Mayor and Executive City Councillor, Vienna, Austria; and award-winning film producer Mr Emmanuel Benbihy, among others.
Professor Pomeroy, said: “In the wake of population increases, climate change, globalisation and unpresented technological advancements, we ask the question of whether it is truly culture that drives a city, or is it innovation? The answer is both. We seek to explore broad perspectives around this idea in the context of global cities today, with a book, which aside from being the perfect companion to WUF10, is also a useful source of innovative sustainable thinking for students, academics, policy makers and practitioners the world-over.”
The conference, convened by UN- Habitat focused on urban issues, provides a high level, open and inclusive platform for addressing the challenges of sustainable urbanization. Established in 2001 by the United Nations the Tenth Session of the Forum will be hosted by The Department of Municipalities and Transport, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.
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About Department of Municipalities and Transport
The Department of Municipalities and Transportation (DMT) was established by Law No. 30 of 2019 and is the entity responsible for managing the urban planning and transport sectors, and three regional municipalities.
As the entity responsible for supporting the growth and urban development of Abu Dhabi Emirate, the DMT guides, regulates and monitors urban development activities. The expert authority improves municipal work to provide comprehensive services and creates higher living standards for residents through the supervision and management of the municipalities.
The DMT ensures the highest standards of safety, security, sustainability and technological developments of land, air and maritime transport networks of the Emirate, in line with the highest international standards and UAE legislation.
One of the DMT’s top priorities is to fulfil the vision of H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, which draws on the vision of our UAE Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
About World Urban Forum:
Established in 2001, the World Urban Forum is the world’s premier gathering on urban issues. The Forum examines the impact of rapid urbanization and its implications for social, economic and environmental policies in communities, cities and towns. UN-Habitat, the convener of the Forum, is the United Nations focal point for sustainable urban development working for an inclusive and prosperous urban future.
The Forum will bring together some 20,000 delegates from more than 150 countries. It will provide an opportunity to strengthen relationships and engagement and demonstrate the feasibility of incorporating sustainable and context-based practices in developed and developing countries.
Placed under the theme “Cities of Opportunities: Connecting Culture and Innovation”, WUF10 will be an opportunity for Abu Dhabi to further showcase its achievements in promoting and implementing sustainable urban development as well as playing a significant role in leveraging innovation and cultural. Key topics including human capital, resource management, education and mobility, data and much more, will also be discussed during the six-day conference.
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