The World Economic Forum (WEF) is placing sustainability and diversity at the heart of its upcoming 2024 Davos Forum. In a recent interview with CGTN’s Global Business, Severin Podolak, Head of Event Management and Operations at the WEF, highlighted the organization’s commitment to reducing its environmental footprint and promoting inclusive representation.
Embracing Sustainability
Podolak emphasized the WEF’s efforts to “reduce, reuse, and recycle” in all aspects of the event’s planning and execution. One notable initiative is subsidizing participants who choose public transportation to travel to Davos. This move aims to encourage eco-friendly travel options and minimize carbon emissions associated with the event.
“We are deeply committed to making the Davos Forum as sustainable as possible,” Podolak stated. “By incentivizing public transportation, we hope to set an example for large-scale events worldwide.”
Diverse Representation
The 2024 Davos Forum is also making strides in enhancing diversity among its participants. According to Podolak, the WEF has worked diligently to ensure representation from a wide range of regions, industries, and perspectives.
“Our goal is to bring together voices from every corner of the globe,” he explained. “By fostering a diverse dialogue, we can tackle global challenges more effectively and create solutions that benefit everyone.”
Looking Ahead
The emphasis on sustainability and diversity aligns with the WEF’s broader mission to improve the state of the world. The upcoming forum is expected to address pressing issues such as climate change, economic inequality, and technological innovation.
By integrating sustainable practices and amplifying diverse voices, the WEF aims to set a new standard for international conferences. Participants and observers alike are eager to see how these efforts will influence discussions and outcomes at the 2024 Davos Forum.
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WEF operations chief: Sustainability, diversity at the core of event
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