Bridging Art, Culture, and Nature Conservation: The UAE’s Path to Sustainable Futures

10/10/2025
16:00 - 17:00
ELYX Foundation
Session with interpretation

Why attend

Where science meets culture and imagination fuels diplomacy, new pathways emerge for conserving our planet. From Abu Dhabi, visionaries reveal how heritage, creativity, and nature converge to inspire global stewardship and reimagine our shared future.

Session Description

The upcoming Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi will bring together elements from across the world, showing how the UAE contributes to the global dialogue where universal science and heritage inspire conservation — a vision presented by Mark Beech. Clémence Bergal, from the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, will highlight how cultural initiatives engage the public in environmental stewardship. Yacine Aït Kaci, creator of the UN’s first Digital Ambassador, will share how his artistic universe has been applied in cultural and diplomatic contexts, notably to advance nature conservation.Moderated by Stéphanie Sahla, the session explores how culture and nature converge in visionary ways.
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Speaker

Speaker Yacine AïT KACI

Art director | Futurist, ELYX Foundation | Future Culture