At the heart of the 2024 Davos Forum, sustainability and diversity are taking center stage. Severin Podolak, Head of Event Management and Operations at the World Economic Forum (WEF), emphasized these core values in a recent interview with CGTN's Global Business.
\"This year, we\\"ve made a concerted effort to 'reduce, reuse, and recycle',\" Podolak stated, highlighting the WEF's commitment to environmental responsibility. One of the notable initiatives includes subsidizing participants who choose to travel by public transportation, aiming to reduce the carbon footprint associated with the event.
The WEF has also prioritized diversity, ensuring that a wide range of voices and perspectives are represented at the forum. \"We\\"ve brought in diverse representation in terms of regions, industries, and opinions,\" Podolak explained. \"It\\"s crucial that we include different viewpoints to address global challenges effectively.\"
The 2024 Davos Forum serves as a global platform where leaders from various sectors converge to discuss pressing issues. By embedding sustainability and diversity into its foundation, the WEF aims to foster inclusive dialogue and drive meaningful action on the world's most critical concerns.
Participants and observers alike recognize the significance of these efforts. With sustainability and diversity at its core, the Davos Forum is poised to influence positive change on a global scale.
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WEF operations chief: Sustainability, diversity at the core of event
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