The Museum Ecosystem: Dimensions of Sustainability and Their Implementation in Abu Dhabi 2025

Abu Dhabi's museum ecosystem is positioned as a global leader in sustainability, integrating social, economic, and environmental dimensions to enhance community engagement, drive economic growth, and reduce carbon emissions. The report, part of the CultureSTATS-AD programme, highlights Abu Dhabi's strategic investment in world-class institutions like Louvre Abu Dhabi and UNESCO-listed sites such as the Cultural Sites of Al Ain, which foster global dialogue, preserve Emirati identity, and align with international frameworks like the 2025 UNESCO Framework for Cultural Statistics. By leveraging innovative practices—such as recycling exhibition sets and supporting SMEs—the ecosystem demonstrates how cultural institutions can contribute to sustainable development while addressing climate resilience in extreme weather conditions.

Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi, Raevskikh, E., Di Mauro, G., & And Others. (2026). The Museum Ecosystem: Dimensions of Sustainability and Their Implementation in Abu Dhabi 2025. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/ZENODO.21393248