Riyadh Expo 2030 - Aligning subthemes’ foresight areas, exhibition categories, and the UN SDGs

Alignment between Riyadh Expo 2030 objectives and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Each Expo objective is categorized under one of the three subthemes — Transformational Technology, Sustainable Solutions, and Prosperous People. The dataset indicates, through a binary marker (1), which SDG goals are associated with each objective. This provides a structured mapping that highlights how Expo 2030 initiatives contribute to global sustainable development priorities.

1.Methodology

This dataset was developed through an analysis conducted by the Riyadh Expo office team at RCRC.

2.Definition(s)

• Riyadh Expo 2030: Expo 2030 is a global platform where countries, organizations, and individuals come together to explore transformative ideas and develop solutions for a better future. The Expo will take place from October 2030 to March 2031.
• SDGs: The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the Global Goals, comprise 17 goals adopted by the United Nations in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity.

3.Detailed breakdown

• Index: A sequential numeric to uniquely identify each row. It facilitates data referencing, sorting, and processing but does not represent a variable or dimension of the dataset itself.
• Subtheme: The subtheme under which each Expo 2030 objective is classified (Transformational technology, Sustainable solutions, or Prosperous people).
• Expo 2030 objectives: The specific objectives defined within Riyadh Expo 2030, describing the intended outcomes and areas of focus.