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November 23, 2022The latest issue of M&IT is out nowThe brand-new Autumn/Winter edition of M&IT is here to brighten your day with everything an eventprof needs to tackle the tough months ahead.

Sector presents net zero carbon events pledge at COP26

November 11, 2021Sector presents net zero carbon events pledge at COP26The international events industry has presented a united pledge and roadmap for a net zero carbon future for events at COP26.

Do more, earlier! Climate change advice for sector ahead of COP26

July 9, 2021Do more, earlier! Climate change advice for sector ahead of COP26The event sector is being encouraged to take more, and earlier, action on climate change, ahead of November’s COP26 conference at the SEC in Glasgow.

Edinburgh to host Countdown Summit on climate change

April 1, 2021Edinburgh to host Countdown Summit on climate changeThe Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) will host the international Countdown Summit on climate change on 12-15 October 2021, COVID-19 restrictions permitting.

VisitScotland's Journey to Change campaign champions value of events

March 25, 2021VisitScotland's Journey to Change campaign champions value of eventsVisitScotland's Journey to Change campaign will showcase how business events can drive social and economic transformation.

Ambitious roadmap proposed for events sector ‘carbon target’

February 1, 2021Ambitious roadmap proposed for events sector ‘carbon target’An ‘ambitious’ roadmap to create a carbon reduction target for the business events sector was discussed at an industry roundtable last Friday - with all eyes on COP26 for the big launch.

Fighting on two fronts: remaining sustainable in a pandemic

June 15, 2020Fighting on two fronts: remaining sustainable in a pandemicDavid Vaughton, managing director of Make Venues chats to M&IT about why the meetings and events industry can be the solution, not the problem, to macro subjects such as climate change, even during a pandemic.

Legacy launches ‘The Green Room’ forum for sustainability drive

March 25, 2020Legacy launches ‘The Green Room’ forum for sustainability driveSustainability-focused events agency, Legacy, has launched its online forum, ‘The Green Room’, a platform to help event planners chat about sustainable events.

Shock Heathrow decision could prove watershed moment for events

February 28, 2020Shock Heathrow decision could prove watershed moment for eventsThe Court of Appeal ruling that the Heathrow third runway is illegal as it contravenes the Paris Climate Agreement came as a real shock.

UK government insists COP26 will be held in Glasgow

February 13, 2020UK government insists COP26 will be held in GlasgowThe UK government has insisted that the COP26 climate conference will be held in Glasgow in November - amid claims that the event could be moved to London.