Introductory thoughts on sustainable events

Razaq Raj; Kevin A. Griffin

doi:10.1079/9781800621381.0001

Introductory thoughts on sustainable events

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Abstract

This chapter evaluates and discusses the concepts and challenges of sustainability that are currently facing humanity and addresses the traditional elements of sustainability within the events and festivals industry. The underlying theme for this chapter is to provide clear encouragement to events and festival organizers to adopt the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at all stages of an organized event or festival. The key aim of the chapter is to highlight the steps needed to be taken in reshaping current practices and policies that underpin consumption and production at events and festivals.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Sustainable Events Management
Publisher	CABI International
Pages	1-13
Number of pages	13
ISBN (Electronic)	9781800621374
ISBN (Print)	9781800621367
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1079/9781800621381.0001
Publication status	Published - 29 May 2024

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