Positive Impact Newsletter
Sector: Sustainability
Waste: Such a Waste
Following an interview with Positive Impact’s Fiona Pelham, Meetpie.com’s editor has been contemplating the volume of waste visible during the average daily commute. But events are now discarding bad practice, and great strides in sustainability are being made and recognised across the sector. Contribute with the hastag #Shareapositiveimpact. From the editor’s blog at Meetpie.com…
Industry Millennials Driving Sustainability
Fiona Pelham – founder of Iceberg partner Positive Impact – says younger industry professionals are spearheading sustainability and making it part of normal practice. Positive Impact is currently promoting events sustainability in tandem with the United Nations Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development. The sector can get involved by sharing best practice with the hashtag #Shareapositiveimpact. From Meetpie.com…
31 August 2017
WEBINAR: Event Sustainability Strategy
We have created this webinar to give you ideas and support on how to get buy in from your boss or colleagues for implementing a sustainability strategy such as ISO 20121. Please join us if you want to know more about building the business case and getting space in the budget for sustainability in your…
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Research Applies UN Sustainable Goals to the Events Industry
A white paper from Iceberg partner Positive Impact looks at five sustainable development goals laid out by the United Nations, then applies them to the events industry. The paper – which is calling for industry views ahead of its final release at ibtm world in November – coincides with the UN Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development. From Meetpie.com…
9 August 2017
Telling the Story of the Power of Events: Academic Insight Webinar
We have conducted research with five academics from universities around the UK, looking into the ways in which the events industry could help the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to be met, aiming to raise the profile of events and show how they can make a difference to the world. This webinar will reveal some of…
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28 September 2017
Sustainable Events Associate Training, Manchester, UK
Interested in supporting the creation of a sustainable event industry? Passionate about events and/or sustainability? Register now to join our associate training and become part of a global team of people who believe events should have a positive impact.
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The Iceberg Publishes Third JMIC Case Study
The third of a series of high-level academic case studies investigating meetings legacies has been published on The Iceberg and Business Events World. The report has been prepared as part of the Joint Meetings Industry Council’s Case Study Program – see the video below – and adheres to strict academic criteria. It is research-based, includes valid measurable data, and has…
The Sustainability of the Business Events Industry in Malaysia
Growing its business events sector is part of Malaysia’s strategy to achieve status as a developed nation by 2020. This case study presents the contribution made by the 55th ICCA (International Congress and Convention Association) Congress towards developing the business events sector in the country. ICCA’s event engaged political leaders and the local community to raise awareness of the needs…
A Room with a Zoo Pays Off for Both Sides
For more than fifty years the Antwerp Zoo Society has used the proceeds of its event spaces to support a very unique CSR undertaking… the operation of one of the oldest and most important zoological facilities in the world. Now, with the opening of the new Flanders Meeting and Convention Center Antwerp (FMCCA), this commitment will be…
Dubai Expo 2020’s Legacy Plans
Dubai’s hosting of the next World Expo – which will bring together 180 nations and perhaps 25 million visitors – is of course right at the centre of its event planning. But the emirate isn’t just thinking about what will be taking place between October 2020 and April 2021. It is also planning what will be happening after the Expo is over….
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