Share this post Report of activities and engagements across Belém and partner locations From November 9th to November 18th at COP30, the MIT City Science Center and the City Science Network participated in a series of events , workshops, and exhibitions designed to connect research, policy, and public engagement. Below is a summary of the most relevant activities that the City Science team attended and carried out during those days. Event Highlights & Reflections: At COP30 in Belém, the MIT City Science Center and the City Science Network engaged in a series of events, exhibitions, and strategic meetings that brought together researchers, local and international stakeholders, global agencies, and cultural partners. Over the course of the week, the team contributed perspectives on urban innovation, climate resilience, and adaptive governance; across the Blue Zone, the EY House, and partner institutions. From AI-supported collaboration frameworks to immersive Amazonian futures and direct engagements with UN leadership, the activities reflected the expanding role of cities in shaping climate action and the importance of interdisciplinary research in guiding this transformation. Imaginary Atlas: Amazonia – Immersive Installation Opening November 9 | Forum Landi, Old Town | On view Nov 9–21Collaborators: MIT City Science Center; Federal University of Pará (UFPA); Emílio Goeldi Museum and Supported by MIT Center for Art, Science & Technology (CAST) Art by: Gabriela Advincula | Kent Larson This multi-piece installation invited visitors to explore speculative Amazonian futures grounded in ancestral knowledge, climate data, and emerging technologies. Through cinematic projections, virtual environments, and handcrafted design elements, Imaginary Atlas: Amazonia offered an alternative lens on climate futures rooted in local culture and ecological experience. Creative Commons Source: https://www.media.mit.edu/posts/mit-city-science-center-at-cop30/