# Zero-Carbon Cities Abu Dhabi to Create Sustainable City By issmat | Published 2007-05-30 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-carbon-cities-abu-dhabi-to-create-sustainable-city References: [issmatblog.wordpress](http://issmatblog.wordpress.com/2007/05/27/masdar-zero-carbon-city/) & [masdaruae](http://www.masdaruae.com/text/news-d.aspx?_id=22) On May 8, 2007, [The Masdar Initiative](http://www.masdaruae.com/text/news-d.aspx?_id=22) officially launched the world's first attempt to create a zero-waste, zero-carbon sustainable city in Abu Dhabi, UAE ('Masdar' is the Arabic word for 'Resource'). The project plans are undertaken by [Foster and Partners](http://www.fosterandpartners.com/Projects/1515/Default.aspx), who indicate that the project is *“a new 6 million square meter sustainable development that uses the traditional planning principals of a walled city, together with existing technologies, to achieve a zero carbon and zero waste community.”* The initiative has been driven by the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Zero-waste Cities:** Creating cities that produce zero waste presents opportunities for innovative waste management systems and recycling technologies. - **Sustainable Development:** Designing sustainable cities using existing technologies and traditional planning principles can lead to disruptive innovations in urban planning and construction. - **Zero-carbon Communities:** Developing communities that operate with zero carbon emissions opens up possibilities for advancements in renewable energy sources and energy-efficient infrastructure. ### Who This Affects Most - **Urban Planning:** The urban planning industry can take advantage of the trend by implementing innovative strategies and technologies to create sustainable cities. - **Waste Management:** The waste management industry has an opportunity to develop new solutions and technologies to help cities achieve zero waste goals. - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry can contribute to zero-carbon communities by developing and promoting clean energy sources and technologies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Zero-Carbon City Concept Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-normal-exihibition.md) - [Carbon-Neutral LED Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/led-tree.md) - [Net Zero Carbon Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allbirds-m00nshot-zero.md) - [Sustainable Eco Towns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/telangana.md) - [Carbon Offsetting Airline Schemes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etihad-airways.md) - [Net-Zero Carbon Fast-Food Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netzero-restaurant.md) - [Tree-Lined Urban Highways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-green-spine.md) - [Solar-Powered City Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-cars.md) - [Eco-Friendly Building Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firth-steels.md)