Guidelines for the Sustainable Organization of Events

Since the 2002 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg, if not before, the environmentally sound organisation of politicalconferences and multilateral events has been considered the norm at international level.

The "Guidelines for the Environmentally Sound Organisation of Events" have now been updated under the new title "Guidelines for the Sustainable Organisation ofEvents" and agreed on in the interministerial steering group. Since 6 December 2010, the Guidelines have also formed part of the Federal Government's programmeof measures on sustainability which was adopted in 6 December 2010. They contain recommendations and practical tips on the main areas of action when organisingevents in a variety of areas (e.g. politics, culture, sport). The Guidelines are intended to serve as a working aid for the staff entrusted with the organisation of events of thiskind, helping them to prepare and implement the necessary arrangements in an environmentally sound, socially compatible fashion.