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department tasked with supporting local professionals with their sustainable transition efforts . The work includes training and awareness-raising activities , as well as support with certification processes . And results are already showing : In 2022 , 35 % of the Bordeaux Tourism and Congress members already had sustainable transition strategies in place and the target is 50 % in 2024 , and 80 % by 2026 .
The goal is to train professionals on how to organise environmentally friendly events with lasting benefits for the territory . Currently , it is the only such training programme in France .
The BCB has drawn up a practical guide containing 10 key steps for organising eco-positive events . The guide , available to all event organisers , goes beyond the general best practices to offer a precise focus on the innovative solutions available within the region ( waste recycling , redistribution of uneaten food , integration through employment schemes etc .) and features a spotlight on local associations and their social and environmental actions .
A dedicated team of four people at the bureau are in constant contact with both
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event organisers and venues and service providers , helping to bring the two sides of the industry together on this important subject .
“ We are constantly expanding our list of partners who share our values , and building closer relationships with local associations in order to champion meaningful activities which can help professional events to create positive social legacies for the places that host them ,” says BCB Amélie Déchénais .
Aligning with excellence Bordeaux ’ s neurosciences sector is one
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“ In 2022 , 35 % of the Bordeaux Tourism and Congress members already had sustainable transition strategies in place and the target is 50 % in 2024 , and 80 % by 2026 ” |
particular area where the city has a unique offer . Researchers and clinical specialists from Bordeaux Neurocampus , doctors from the university hospital , founders of start-ups and local businesses , students and doctoral researchers are all united in this special cluster that is proving a magnet for events in the field .
Bordeaux ’ s neurosciences community is now one of the biggest of its kind in France , and indeed in Europe , with over 700 scientists working in this area at the University of Bordeaux .
The wood processing industry is another stronghold in the city and a sector where related conferences and events are being won , including Woodrise , a new congress on skyscraper technology which attracts over 1,000 delegates .
Ambassadors Club Déchénais also told CMW about the Bordeaux Ambassadors ’ Club . Founded in 2007 under the aegis of the BCB , it now has over 380 members from the fields of academia , science , business , industry and international associations . “ Thanks to the support of these
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