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Updated on July 19, 2024

Circular Cities Summit 2.0

The Circular Cities Summit 2.0 is taking place in Dubai on 11-12 September 2024.

Building upon the resounding success of its inaugural edition in Singapore 2023, Circular Cities Summit 2.0 (CCS 2.0) is poised to emerge as a beacon of innovation and collaboration in the pursuit of sustainable urban futures. Conceived by eminent vanguards of international professional organisations, including the International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA), the International Society of City and Regional Planners (ISOCARP), International Union of Architects (UIA) and the World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO), alongside other distinguished entities joined this clarion call: Society of Sustainability and Green Materials (SSGM), World Green Infrastructure Network (WGIN), International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH), and International Society for Urban Health (ISUH).

CCS 2.0 will be held in Dubai on 11-12 September this year, with the summit taking place on the first day and the technical tours are scheduled on the second day. This year, we emphasise the integration of circular design principles into urban design and planning to tackle urgent environmental challenges, including extreme weather, severe traffic congestion, critical air pollution, and issues with thermal comfort. Taking place in Dubai, the summit will explore how concepts from the circular economy can be utilised to boost urban sustainability and resilience.

For more information on the summit, please visit https://www.circular-cities-network.org/ccs-2-0

WGIN is a partner of the Circular Cities Network and a founding organisation of the summit.

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