At the 2024 Davos Forum, the World Economic Forum (WEF) placed sustainability and diversity at the forefront of its agenda. In an exclusive interview with CGTN's Global Business, Severin Podolak, Head of Event Management and Operations at the WEF, highlighted the organization's commitment to \"reduce, reuse and recycle\" during the event.
\"We tried our best to implement sustainable practices,\" Podolak said. \"We subsidized participants who traveled by public transportation to encourage eco-friendly travel.\"
The 2024 Davos Forum also focused on bringing together diverse voices from various regions, industries, and perspectives. \"We aimed for diverse representation in terms of regions, industries, and opinions,\" Podolak noted. \"It's crucial to have a wide range of viewpoints to address global challenges effectively.\"
The WEF's emphasis on sustainability and diversity reflects a growing recognition of the importance of these issues in the global economic landscape. By encouraging sustainable travel and fostering inclusive dialogue, the WEF hopes to set a standard for international conferences and drive meaningful change.
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WEF operations chief: Sustainability, diversity at the core of event
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