10 Noteworthy Experiences at OuiShare Fest 2017

Summary

There is a growing potential for “United Cities” to replace the United Nations, according to Mark Watts, executive director of C40, a network of the world’s megacities committed to addressing climate change. This statement was quite fitting for the opening plenary of the fifth annual Ouishare Fest in Paris, France, this month. This year’s event focused on the great potential of cities. “Cities of the World, Unite!” was more of a call to action than just a theme of OuiShare Fest, which drew 2,000 people from around the globe. Here are 10 memorable experiences from the event.