27 Questions
What organization is aimed at assisting arts and music festivals in becoming more sustainable?
A Greener Festival
What European festival association offers the Clean 'n' Green Award?
Yourope
How many of the United Nations Sustainability Development Goals (UN SDG) are addressed by the Principles for Sustainable Events?
17
Define sustainable event management according to ISO 20121.
The process of integrating environmental and social responsibility issues into event planning.
What is the key requirement for sustainable event management in terms of stakeholders?
Incorporation of the needs and values of different stakeholders impacted by the event.
What negative impacts should sustainable event management aim to reduce?
Significant negative impacts, such as solid waste.
What positive legacies should sustainable event management aim to create?
Events should seek to leave positive legacies that benefit communities, including philanthropic and volunteer projects.
According to the Sustainable Events Alliance, what does sustainability for events entail?
Taking action towards preserving the natural environment, promoting a healthy, inclusive society, and supporting a thriving economy.
Define sustainable development in the context of sustainability.
A process that leads to the goal of sustainability, where resources are not depleted for the continuation into the future.
What is the main focus of supply chain management in the context of encouraging sustainable technologies?
Encourage the development and diffusion of sustainable technologies
How are event organizers and attendees becoming more aware of the impact of events?
Event organisers and event goers become more aware of wider impact
Define what is meant by 'Green Events' and how this concept has evolved.
An event that has a sustainable policy and/or implements sustainable management practices
Why is it important to ensure that negative impacts of events are minimized?
To ensure negative impacts are minimized, while benefits are maximized across social, economic and environmental aspects
What was the initial focus of event impact measurement and management according to Foley & Getz (2010)?
Economics
How have 'Green Events' expanded in their scope beyond environmental issues?
Include social and economic concerns
What are the three aspects addressed by sustainable events according to the UN definitions?
Environmental, economic, and social issues
How do economic issues play a role in sustainable events?
The event should be economically viable and contribute to the development of viable enterprises in the region.
What is the focus of environmental issues in sustainable events?
Conservation of natural resources by minimizing pollution and negative impacts, and actively working to conserve the natural and built environment.
What social principles should sustainable events be based on?
Socially ethical and equitable principles, such as equal opportunity employment and reasonable working conditions without exploitation.
How do sustainable events contribute to local communities?
By maintaining and strengthening local communities through local employment, promotion of social and cultural pride, conservation of cultural heritage, and strengthening community networks.
Why is it important for sustainable events to trigger related economic activity that can be maintained in the long term?
To ensure the long-term economic viability and sustainability of the region where the event occurs.
What are the three main elements that underpin human society according to sustainable development concepts?
- Economic 2. Environment 3. Social domains
What does the Triple Bottom Line (TBL) framework measure in a company's performance?
People, planet, and prosperity
Define Economic Sustainability in the context of traditional notion of sustainability.
Maintained viable enterprises and related economic activity in the long term
Explain Social Sustainability based on the traditional notion of sustainability.
Ethical and equitable principles, strengthening local communities, absence of exploitation
What does Environmental Sustainability entail according to the traditional notion of sustainability?
Conserving and responsibly managing natural resources, minimizing pollution, protecting biodiversity
How is the concept of prosperity linked to the Triple Bottom Line (TBL) framework?
Prosperity is one of the dimensions measured by the TBL framework
Test your knowledge on the introduction to sustainable events, covering topics like sustainable developments, key concepts, economic, social, and environmental impacts, and the definition of sustainable event management according to ISO 20121.
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