Theme
ENERGY AND OUR PLANET
The bid committee has identified a starting point for theme
development. Further development and refinement of the recommended
theme will occur as the bid progresses to the international bid and
leading up to EXPO 2017. The theme we are developing addresses
energy and our world. It is founded in the ideas of energy and
sustainability, but can encompass many interpretations of energy.
The sub-themes that are developed in the next phase of the project
will further define the recommended theme.
This EXPO will explore:
- innovations in energy;
- the sustainability of our planet; and
- benefits to humanity through research, knowledge, culture and
education.
The world will speak to new ways to use, produce and save energy
at this EXPO.
The recommended theme − Energy and Our Planet −
examines our need for environmental sustainability while addressing
the challenges of energy supply and demand. It is dynamic and
forward-looking, and connects with people on many levels. It is
essential to cultural and spiritual practices worldwide, from the
Far East to our own Aboriginal peoples. It invokes the notion of
responsibility and stewardship, and is a concept alive to
Edmontonians, for whom a spirit of cooperation and volunteerism is
second nature.
Energy holds a personal connection and meaning for all who visit
or contribute to EXPO 2017. Moreover, the potential of the energy
concept holds promise for all developed nations which will showcase
their innovations in research and technology. The insights gained
will also have tremendous value for rapidly developing countries
and for whom the availability of energy is essential for growth and
development.
The recommended theme will provide opportunities for
knowledge-sharing with developing nations supporting technological
solutions that "leap-frog" the challenges associated with
traditional energy production, distribution and use.
Energy and Our Planet is a theme with breadth and scope
sufficient to accommodate future developments that might lie ahead,
ensuring a sustainable, high-quality legacy at the conclusion of
EXPO 2017. The recommended theme will position Canada as a leader
and innovator in new approaches to energy and sustainability, far
beyond the traditional energy sources of oil, gas, coal and
hydro.
The harmony of energy with our planet is also of personal
consequence. The energy of the spirit and mind that exists in each
and every one of us will be inspired in support of actions leading
to a cleaner, stronger planet. This personal energy, and the
difference one person can make, will be central to the success of
EXPO 2017.
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