Events and Sustainability

Increasing concerns over climate and environmental change; the global economic and financial crisis and impacts on host communities; audiences; participants and destinations has reinforced the need for more sustainable approaches to events. Sustainability now features as part of the bid process for many mega-events; such as the Olympic Games; as well as significant regional and local events; where the event organisers are required by funding bodies and governments to generate broader outcomes for the locality.This book is the first to offer students a comprehensive introduction to the full range of issues and topics relevant to event sustainability including impacts; operating and policy environments; stimulating urban regeneration and creating lasting legacies; as well as practical knowledge on how to achieve a sustainable event. Taking a holistic approach drawing on multidisciplinary theory it offers insight into the economic; socio-cultural and environmental impacts and how these can be adapted or mitigated. Theory and practice are linked through integrated case studies based on a wide range of event types from mega events to community festivals to show impacts; best practice and how better sustainable practice can be achieved in the future. Learning objectives; discussion questions and further reading suggestions are included to aid understanding and further knowledge; additional resources for lecturers and students including power point slides; video and web links are available online.Events and Sustainability is essential reading for all events management students and future managers. Buy now the item at ONLY: 75.99