Sustainability
Embracing Sustainability for a Better Future
We’re committed to making a positive impact on our planet. We believe that by prioritizing sustainability, we can contribute to a better future for everyone. Join us in our efforts to embrace sustainability and make a difference. Together, we can take small steps towards a greener event and inspire others to do the same. Let’s come together and create a more environmentally conscious and responsible conference experience at IGCS 2024.
IGCS and the Sustainable Development Goals
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs, also called the Global Goals) are 17 goals with 169 targets that all UN Member States have agreed to work toward achieving by 2030. They set out a plan for a world without poverty, hunger, and disease. We want to contribute to the achievement of these objectives in our value chain. We support and work toward the following SDGs.
Please click the icons below to view the IGCS initiatives corresponding to each goal.
Contributions You Can Make as an IGCS Delegate:
As individuals and as a community, we can and should individually contribute to protecting the earth and its natural systems and resources and to sustaining the natural ecological balance of the ecosystem. Here is what we encourage you to do during the IGCS Meeting:
- Use the mobile app and the virtual platform (instead of printing) to inquire about the programme details
- Use more sustainable ways of traveling to and around Seoul (take the train instead of a flight; ride a bike or walk instead of taxi)
- Reduce the waste you generate and separate disposal
- Opt for reusable mugs and bottles
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
We are introducing several dedicated IGCS initiatives, aiming to promote healthy lifestyle, while enjoying being together with the community.
What we are doing in 2024:
- Convening global top leaders and participants in Dublin to address the challenge of cancer elimination to improve health and well-being worldwide
- Health food served during lunch and coffee breaks
- The CCD is a Gold Healthy Venue as accredited by the World Obesity Federation.
Reduced Inequalities
We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all participants.
What we are doing in 2024:
- Reduced registration fees for low-resource countries
- Gender diverse and balanced faculty to ensure inclusivity and diverse perspectives
- Creating a welcoming and accepting environment for all participants, regardless of sex, gender, nationality, race, color, age, or physical disability
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
We recognise the environmental impact that large-scale events like IGCS can have, so sustainable production and consumption are one of our top priorities in organizing the IGCS 2023 Meeting. We are working with our suppliers to ensure maximum positive change.
What we are doing in 2024:
- Utilizing technology to avoid paper usage. Advertising, certificates, program, etc… will only be available in pdf, use of QR codes, mobile app
- Promoting hotels within walking distance to delegates to minimize transportation resources and reduce environmental impact
- Minimizing waste generation by controlling the number of attendees to avoid waste and unnecessary leftovers
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
We are committed to reducing our environmental footprint and mitigating the impact of our event on climate change.
What we are doing in 2024:
- By conducting most of the congress organization meetings virtually, we are actively contributing to reduce the carbon footprint associated with travel
- Choosing Dublin as the conference city due to its communications to reducing the carbon footprint of travel
- The on-demand sessions access reduces the impact of participant travel
Revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development
At IGCS 2024, we understand the power of partnerships in making a lasting impact.
What we are doing in 2024:
- Collaborating with exhibitors to offer sustainable exhibition booth options fosters partnerships and joint efforts towards achieving sustainable development goals, encouraging collective action for a more sustainable future
- Encouraging a circular economy by donating and reusing conference materials, fostering partnerships and collaborative efforts towards sustainable development
Official SDG website: https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment