As the seasons turn, we turn repeatedly to the tenet of co-creation and radical inclusion to blossom in the face of mounting challenges and opportunities. In April, our changemakers have been busy in regions across the world supporting cities and events to adopt more regenerative practices. Read some of the success stories and insights from our growing community below.
Four Powerful Examples of Event Sustainability in Action
Events have the power to shape a more sustainable world. From reducing waste to circular systems, discover four recent, real-life examples of MICE gatherings actively addressing their impact, and how yours can join the movement.
Kudos to NewcastleGateshead Initiative for a well-deserved win. It is continually driving Destination North East England’s pioneering regenerative visitor economy framework and guiding the city’s debut entry into the Global Destination Sustainability Index (GDS-Index).
Seven Ways Create a More Carbon Conscious Video Marketing Campaign
Aarhus slashed theirs by 72% and made a video about making a video. We like their style and can’t wait to see them improve on this fantastic result with the next campaign.
“One of the key takeaways for me was the importance of communicating just one message at a time,...” says Evy Van Schoorisse, Sustainable Tourism Manager, Westtoer (Visit West-Flanders), past alumnus of the Storytelling and Communication Strategies for Regeneration Masterclass from GDS-Academy.
14:00 – 15:00 Local time – Alejandra H. Zita offers the GDS-Movement perspective on “Sustainability in Latin American Events with a Case Study on the Intermoda Guadalajara Event”.
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