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Building Sustainable Urban Futures Metropolitan Governance and Antifragility

November 6 @ 13:00 14:30

The proposal underscores the urgency of sustainable urban development amid environmental and social crises, especially in emergency scenarios. It stresses the significance of metropolitan governance and antifragility and begins by highlighting the grave threats of climate change and environmental deterioration.
The European Union’s efforts to regulate Environmental and Social Governance (ESG) issues reflect a growing acknowledgement of sustainability as a strategic necessity rather than merely a marketing choice. The proposal advocates for holistic approaches to sustainability, considering environmental, social, and governance factors in investment decisions. It posits that sustainable investment should align with environmental and social objectives while upholding good governance principles.

Using Cairo’s metropolitan development as a case study, the proposal underscores the pivotal role of metropolitan governance in managing urban expansion and addressing sustainability challenges. It calls for re-evaluating conventional notions of ‘home’ in rapidly expanding cities, integrating economic, environmental, and social sustainability considerations such as water resource management, renewable energy promotion, and cultural integration into project planning.

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Politecnico di Milano

Multipurpose Room 20

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