Cutting the carbon emission of international conferences: is decentralization an option?

Francesco Orsi

Journal of Transport Geography, 2012, vol. 24, issue C, 462-466

Abstract: ► Measures are urgently needed to cut carbon emissions of international conferences. ► Decentralization works if venues are selected based on the origin of applicants. ► A two venue event may cut emissions by 20% with good participation at each venue. ► An effective carbon reduction strategy should play at the global level.

Keywords: Climate change; Environmental impact; Carbon dioxide; Air travels; Optimization (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2012.04.010

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