17:00 to 18:00 GMT
(London Time)
THE BEIRUT GREEN PROJECT, LEBANON
Dima Boulad, a Lebanese designer, co-founded the Beirut Green Project in 2011. This is a collective aimed at creating more public green spaces in Beirut and bringing awareness to the importance of them being a right rather than a privilege. Dima will outline the project’s: innovative awareness-raising on greenspace; the Beirut Green Guide; and the different initiatives in beirut that are contributing to that goal.
BRUSSELS' MUSEUM NIGHT, BELGIUM
Pieter Van der Gheynst of the Brussels Museums Council will introduce the Council’s awareness work - in particular its annual Museum Night. This major event sees the collective marketing of the Belgian capital city's museums. There are guided tours and activities linked to the permanent and temporary exhibitions of 25 museums. The program is heavily focused on, and shaped by, young people – activities in the venues include dance, music, performances, circus, and theatre.
