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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.

COP26: what it means to host the ultimate global event

November 10, 2021COP26: what it means to host the ultimate global eventIn terms of what it means for the planet, it's not hyperbole to say that COP26 is far and away the largest and most important business event ever to come to the UK.

COP what? Uniting the world to tackle climate change

October 27, 2021COP what? Uniting the world to tackle climate changeJust what is COP26 - and why does it matter for event professionals? Sustainability not-for-profit isla has put together this handy guide to all things COP, and what it will mean for you and your events...

Glasgow conventions head Crawford handed bigger role

August 12, 2021Glasgow conventions head Crawford handed bigger roleAileen Crawford, who has led Glasgow Convention Bureau for more than 10 years, has been handed an expanded role as head of both tourism and conventions in the city.

Climate conference president flies to 30 countries in seven months

August 6, 2021Climate conference president flies to 30 countries in seven monthsThe benefit of meeting in-person was thrust into the spotlight once again after it was revealed COP26 President Alok Sharma has flown to 30 countries in the last seven months.

Eventful Life with Janet Dodd, director of live events at Identity

June 26, 2021Eventful Life with Janet Dodd, director of live events at IdentityHolly Patrick was joined by the brilliant Janet Dodd for this episode of M&IT's Eventful Life. Janet has been the director of live events at Sussex-based events agency, Identity since 2018, but her career started 20-years before that.

Scottish eventprofs warn of critical juncture in sector's recovery

May 14, 2021Scottish eventprofs warn of critical juncture in sector's recoveryEvent industry leaders across Scotland have warned of a critical juncture in the recovery of the Scottish sector, as there still remains no indication of when gatherings of scale will be permitted and when social distancing parameters will be removed.

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.

Sustainability month: Glasgow gears up for green events legacy

November 3, 2020Sustainability month: Glasgow gears up for green events legacyWith COP26 just one year away, Glasgow’s ‘Dear Green Place’ nickname has never been more apt, finds Paul Harvey.

Scotland provides £10 million funding package for events

July 29, 2020Scotland provides £10 million funding package for eventsA funding package of £10 million has been established by the Scottish Government to help the events sector recover from the coronavirus pandemic.Show More