Earth One / Emirates
Proposal / Confidential
Navigating Energy & Sustainability
In January, 2024 Earth One will convene in the Emirates to connect and explore the theme of "oil and water." This immersive gathering will be situated at the Arabian crossroads of a rapidly shifting legacy fossil fuel economy, and a growing population that relies on the most advanced desert-based water supply systems in the world.
Against a profound undercurrent of needing to address the global water crisis where over 700 million people lack access to clean water, and a simultaneous need to address climate change which disproportionately affects those living below the poverty line, we will unite to navigate the complex interplay between energy sustainability, environmental stewardship and the technologies that have the power to address all of these challenges.
Through collaborative discourse, connection & trust-building, innovative solutions, and a shared commitment to action and regenerosity, we will chart a course toward a more resilient future. With its smart cities and advancements in sustainable technologies, the innovative land of the United Arab Emirates is the perfect backdrop to host us with fascinating local culture, the creative and artistic expression of its people, the cosmopolitan expression of Abu Dhabi, and the vast beauty of the Liwa oasis.
— Experience —
Arrive
Abu Dhabi / Louvre
Arrivals (AuH)
Welcome dinner (the Louvre)
Open
Abu Dhabi / Advance
Opening Circle
Caravan to Advance Camp
Sunset Fire + Music
Stargazing & Storytelling
Embark
Opening Circle
Discovery Sessions
History
Islam
Energy
Water
Sunset Desert Walk / camel Caravan
Dinner in the Dunes
Transform
Opening Circle
Prototyping Sessions
Renewable Energy
Clean Water
Sunset Concert
Camp Dinner
Music / Dance / Celebration
Close
Advance
Opening Circle
Gives & Receives
Decamp
Camp Dinner
Music / Dance / Celebration
Return
Abu Dhabi
Closing Circle
Caravan to Abu Dhabi
Hammam
Tour / Desalination
Tour / White Mosque
Coastal Dinner
Depart
Dubai
Breakfast
Departures (DXB)
— big Picture —
— Geography —
— Key Details —
Co—Creators
Bridge to culture, land and local community.
Our full team of curators, experience designers, producers and facilitators.
Consultant / advisor in the ideation phase (40-60 hrs between April-May 2024)
Infrastructure Designer (systems, functions, timelines, budgets, safety, logistics etc.) in the planning phase
Back-of-house operations during the gathering (camp build, project management and operations)
Infrastructure
Tents
Studio
Systems
Storage
Showers
Toilets
Blackwater
Greywater
Solid
Food
Kitchen
Storage
Waste
Starlink
Routers
Solar
Wind
Batteries
Displays
Light
Sound
Telescopes
timeline
2024 — 2025
Proposal discussed & approved, including budget and timeline of execution
Camp Design
(Scott is unavailable July-August)
Camp Pre-Build + Curator Alignment
Invitations Sent
Confirming guests + Programming
Final Camp Creation
Camp Build & Launch
(Scott will be 15 days onsite to build)
Invitations
Wisdom Keepers
2-3
Capital Holders
8-9
Weavers + Builders
3-4
Locals
2-3
Fellows
2-3
Artists & Storytellers
1-2
Guides
2-3
Team
8
Budget
Camp Structure *
Food & Bev
Entertainment
Experiences
Manpower
Earth One / Team
Travel
Ground Transport
Hotels
* note
The structure is meant to be a reusable, evergreen, asset and some labor time is allocated to design and implementation, which will not be needed in the future. For future iterations of this experience, we envision only needing ~ 50k to store, clean and refit the structure.