Sustainable technologies, mega-events, and environmental awareness—Lessons from Expo 2020 Dubai

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Different sustainable technologies were used in Expo 2020 Dubai to construct the different participating pavilions. Moreover, countries have presented their state-of-the-art urban planning, transportation, and energy technologies. The purpose of using presenting these was raise visitors' environmental awareness. Thus, this study first presents a sample that or at Expo. It then seeks determine if has fulfilled goal raising its also tries find out which dimension raised most. For purpose, questionnaire measure awareness before after visiting Dubai. Statistically analyzing responses 1,108 frequent visitors shows achieved increasing awareness, particularly attitude dimension. findings reveal it is essential point interest devoted issues similar events. This positive impact on should convince upcoming mega-event planners follow Dubai's steps. However, researchers need develop strategies willingness act

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ژورنال

عنوان ژورنال: Frontiers in sustainable cities

سال: 2023

ISSN: ['2624-9634']

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/frsc.2023.1192295