Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

The exhibitions, conferences, and events sector can be linked to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in various ways, as it contributes to achieving several goals through its economic, social, and environmental impacts. Below is an explanation of how this sector contributes to achieving some of the SDGs:

1. Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth:

a. Sub-goal 8.2: Enhance economic productivity through diversification and innovation, including developing the exhibitions and conferences sector.

b. Sub-goal 8.3: Promote policies that support entrepreneurship and create job opportunities, such as employment in tourism and event management.

c. Sub-goal 8.9: Develop and implement policies to promote sustainable tourism that creates jobs and enhances local culture and products.

2. Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure:

a. Sub-goal 9.1: Develop sustainable and high-quality infrastructure to support events and conferences.

b. Sub-goal 9.4: Modernize industries and infrastructure to make them sustainable and increase resource efficiency.

c. Sub-goal 9.5: Promote scientific research and technological innovation through conferences and exhibitions.

3. Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities:

a. Sub-goal 11.3: Enhance sustainable urban planning to ensure cities become attractive hubs for conferences and events.

b. Sub-goal 11.4: Protect cultural and natural heritage by hosting events that promote it.

c. Sub-goal 11.6: Reduce the environmental impact of cities through eco-friendly practices at events.

d. Sub-goal 11.7: Provide safe, inclusive, and accessible public spaces for everyone during events.

4. Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production:

a. Sub-goal 12.2: Ensure sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources in organizing events.

b. Sub-goal 12.5: Reduce waste by promoting recycling during exhibitions and events.

c. Sub-goal 12.6: Encourage companies in the sector to adopt sustainable practices and report on them regularly.

5. Goal 13: Climate Action:

a. Sub-goal 13.1: Strengthen resilience to climate-related risks in events, such as adopting climate-resistant venues.

b. Sub-goal 13.3: Enhance education and awareness of climate change mitigation, including hosting environmental events.

6. Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals:

a. Sub-goal 17.6: Strengthen regional and international cooperation in science and technology through international conferences.

b. Sub-goal 17.16: Enhance global partnerships to support sustainable development through events that bring together various stakeholders.

c. Sub-goal 17.17: Encourage partnerships among public, private, and civil society sectors.