In a recent interview with CGTN's Global Business, Severin Podolak, Head of Event Management and Operations at the World Economic Forum (WEF), highlighted the organization's commitment to sustainability and diversity at the upcoming 2024 Davos Forum. Podolak emphasized that this year's event is striving to \"reduce, reuse, and recycle\" by implementing eco-friendly measures.
One significant initiative includes subsidizing participants who choose to travel by public transportation, encouraging attendees to minimize their carbon footprint. \"We are doing our best to make the Davos Forum more sustainable by supporting environmentally friendly travel options,\" Podolak explained.
Beyond sustainability, the WEF is also focusing on bringing diverse representation to the forum. Podolak noted that the 2024 Davos Forum aims to include a wide range of voices from different regions, industries, and opinions. \"Our goal is to facilitate meaningful discussions by ensuring that a variety of perspectives are represented,\" he said.
The emphasis on sustainability and diversity reflects the WEF's broader mission to address global challenges through inclusive dialogue and action. By incorporating these core values into the event's operations, the WEF hopes to set a positive example for international gatherings.
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WEF operations chief: Sustainability, diversity at the core of event
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