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Source: The post is based on the article “WHO Traditional Medicine Global Summit co-hosted by Ministry of Ayush adopted ecofriendly methods aimed at reducing carbon emissions” published in “PIB” on 28th September 2023.
What is the News?
The Ministry of Ayush has been adopting and propagating eco-friendly methods to reduce carbon emissions and environmental pollution aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The recently concluded WHO Traditional Medicine Global Summit held at Gandhinagar, Gujarat is an example of that.This summit helped in the reduction of approximately 72,960 Kg of CO2 equivalent emission.
What is the WHO Traditional Medicine Global Summit?
What are the eco-friendly methods adopted at the WHO Traditional Medicine Global Summit?
Paperless Approach: The event was entirely paperless, reducing the need for printed materials and transportation emissions.
Biodegradable Badges: Delegates and participants wore biodegradable badges that could be planted, containing seeds (marigolds).
Biodegradable Cutlery: Biodegradable cutlery and glass bottles were used throughout the event.
Digital Signages: Signages at the airport were primarily digital, reducing the use of printed materials.
Wooden Exhibitions: 90% of the exhibition space was constructed using wood and featured real plants and reusable materials.
Online Platforms: All event and media documents were made available online, including brochures, flyers, information booklets, and conference updates.
Reduced Travel: The summit emphasized online presence, resulting in 6,046 online streams (live and recorded), significantly reducing the need for physical travel and carbon emissions.
