Awards & Mentions

The Energy for Health activation at COP28 highlighted the vital connection between climate change and healthcare in vulnerable regions. It emphasized how solar energy can strengthen healthcare resilience, with a focus on maternal and child health. Through an immersive, experiential demonstration, the activation illustrated the challenges faced by mothers, families, newborns, and healthcare workers in accessing or providing safe care, while also presenting pathways for solutions. By guiding visitors through both problems and opportunities, the project emphasized the role of SDG7 and new technologies in advancing grassroots healthcare delivery. COP28, the 28th session of the Conference of Parties, carried particular importance as it concluded the first Global Stocktake, initiated at COP26, assessing progress on the Paris Agreement and charting areas requiring further action. Within this context, the Energy for Health space underscored how solar-powered solutions can ensure reliable vaccine storage, uninterrupted power for critical equipment, and enable telemedicine for remote communities. The SELCO x WHO Experiential Space at COP28 in Dubai communicated these ideas through a structured journey across three zones: the red zone highlighting the struggles of healthcare in underserved regions, the central cube with an immersive film portraying experiences of patients and healthcare workers, and the blue zone showcasing scalable solar-powered solutions. The project was developed collaboratively by SELCO, Roy Studio, and Freehand Studio, with execution by INVNT. The space design combined communication graphics and immersive storytelling, ensuring minimal environmental impact by using resource-efficient printing techniques.