World Green Building Week Dubai

Each year, during World Green Building Week, Cundall hosts industry events across our global offices. This year, on 11 September in Dubai, we invite you to join our annual event, themed 'Transformative climate actions for a resilient UAE.’

The urgency of climate adaptation and resilience has never been clearer, especially following the UAE’s recent extreme weather events. While mitigating emissions remains crucial, it’s imperative that we also address how our cities and infrastructure can evolve to navigate these changing conditions.

Join us for a thought-provoking discussion with leaders from across the UAE’s built environment, who will discuss topics including:

• Climate-resilient design: integrating innovative designs to create structures that withstand and adapt to the UAE’s increasingly extreme weather patterns.
• Adaptive reuse and sustainable development: how repurposing existing buildings and sustainable real estate practices contribute to long-term climate adaptation.
• Leveraging data and technology: utilising smart city technologies and data-driven strategies to enhance climate resilience and anticipate future challenges.
• Evolving standards for resilient buildings: the future of building certifications, standards, and regulations for resilience and climate adaptation beyond traditional metrics.
• Cross-sector collaboration: case studies and strategies for effective stakeholder collaboration in driving resilience-focused developments in the UAE.

Confirmed panellists:

• James Marsh, Chief Development Officer, RAK Properties
• Lee French, Partner & Managing Director MENA, Cundall
• Habiba Al Marashi, Co-Founder and Chairperson of Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) and Emirates Green Building Council
• Richard Fenne, Director, Woods Bagot
• Mario Saab, Head of Sustainability MENA, Cundall (moderator)