In a recent interview with CGTN's Global Business, Severin Podolak, Head of Event Management and Operations at the World Economic Forum (WEF), shed light on the organization's commitment to sustainability and diversity for the 2024 Davos Forum.
Podolak emphasized that this year's event is striving to \"reduce, reuse, and recycle\" in every possible way. One of the initiatives includes subsidizing participants who opt for public transportation, aiming to minimize the carbon footprint associated with the event.
\"We are doing our best to ensure that sustainability is at the heart of the Davos Forum,\" Podolak shared. \"From the way we manage resources to how participants travel, every detail is considered with the environment in mind.\"
Beyond environmental efforts, Podolak highlighted the importance of diverse representation. The 2024 Davos Forum aims to bring together voices from various regions, industries, and perspectives. \"Diversity is crucial for meaningful dialogue,\" he noted. \"We want to ensure that all regions, including Asia, are well represented and that a multitude of opinions are heard.\"
The emphasis on inclusion reflects the WEF's understanding of the global landscape's complexity. By encouraging participation from different sectors and cultures, the Forum seeks to foster collaborative solutions to the world's pressing challenges.
As the 2024 Davos Forum approaches, these initiatives underscore the WEF's dedication to leading by example in promoting sustainability and embracing diversity on the world stage.
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WEF operations chief: Sustainability, diversity at the core of event
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