
The death of public space.
A public space is generally open and accessible to people is how Wikipedia defines public space. Based on this basic
During COP16 in Riyadh in December, 2024 – People’s Day – the Quality of Life Initiative delivered a thought-provoking Side Event hosted by UN-Habitat and UNDP: Our Land. Our Future. The Health of Land and Quality of Life.
I had the honour to be part of the panel of experts that explored how land desertification and degradation impact people’s Quality Of Life, how people impact land, and why people-centered approaches are central to progress. Other panelists included:
Key Takeaways from the Side Event:

A public space is generally open and accessible to people is how Wikipedia defines public space. Based on this basic

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