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PHOTOS: Spain Pavilion/Expo
Spain’s presence at Expo 2020 is linked to sustainability, and its goal is to proclaim that the only possible future is a sustainable one, an intelligent one. As such, the Spain Pavilion was designed to represent the theme “Intelligence for Life.” Intelligence is the main driver of our species and our continuity, in a balancing act with nature and the planet. As a country committed to a sustainable future, to Agenda 2030, and sustainable development goals (SDGs), Spain is rich with innovation and solutions being developed and deployed all around the world. So the pavilion’s primary exhibit focuses on a selection of solutions for intelligent development that can be of use — and many already are in use — in Dubai and the Middle East region.
But the pavilion’s journey to the future is rooted in Spain’s long history of contributions to the global society through a long history of exchange with different cultures. As such, the aforementioned journey toward an intelligent future is preceded by a presentation of Spanish contributions to the global society, and specifically to the Arab culture
Once inside the pavilion, a ramp leads visitors to the lower level and serves as their first welcome to a connected and digitized society, as well as an invitation to participate through art and expression. Next, a short film called “August Moon” a short film with a tells a deep story about how we need to solve common problems through our collective intelligence.
In the Forests of Intelligence gallery, the pavilion showcases innovative initiatives and projects in development to help Spain achieve its 2030 sustainability goals. And in the Future Accelerators area, a selection of projects linked to SDGs — created by Spanish start-up companies — are on full display, including the Spanish Hyperloop Project, led by Zeleros. Finally, the journey culminates as guests cross a ramp leading them back to the plaza, which offers data on how public education, health coverage, and equality help make countries better places for current and future generations.
