WUF3 GREENING INITIATIVE:
Guidelines for Greening Participation

As a participant of the World Urban Forum, you have the opportunity to play a vital role in making our event sustainable. Below is a list of suggested actions that you can take in making the forum green:

Travel to and from the conference:

• Offset green house gas (GHG) emissions associated with your travel through visiting the Greening Your Travel section of our website
• Book your travel via the most direct route possible as multiple take-offs and landings cause substantial increases in emissions
• Utilize shuttle services from the airport to your accommodations to reduce GHG emissions

At the conference:

• Recycle your bottles, cans and paper at recycling stations throughout the conference and exhibition centre to reduce waste
• Utilize shuttle services from your accommodations to and from the conference and exhibition centre to reduce your GHG emissions
• When printing or copying materials, make sure to print double-sided versions
• Bring your own reusable mug, water bottle, pen and pencil
• Collect business cards of presenters/exhibitors and have them e-mail reports and other information rather than collecting printed hand-outs
• When attending the exhibition, take only what information you really require

At your hotel room:

• Turn off any lights, TV, air conditioner or heaters when you leave your hotel room for the day to decrease energy consumption
• If your accommodation offers this service, take the option of not having sheets and towels changed every day to reduce consumption of energy, water and soap

While in Vancouver:

• Do your sightseeing by foot, by bike or public transit (BC Translink passes will be provided with your registration package)
• Visit the links posted on the tourism section of our website to gain insights into the ecotourism options that are available to you for the duration of your stay

THE FIRST STEPS TOWARD GLOBAL CHANGE START WITH US
YOU CAN HELP TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE!