Summary of the main measures:
Guidelines particularly relevant to large events are indicated with a ♫.
Encourage local participants to use public transport or car-sharing, or to walk or cycle to the event
- Strongly encourage speakers, participants and event staff to use public transport or a car-sharing service.
- If you’re holding a large event, speak with public transport operators to see if they can extend their service hours, increase service frequency or set up special shuttle buses. ♫
Encourage international participants to use alternatives to flying
- Ask speakers who live far away to participate by videoconference.
- If speakers must attend the event in person, encourage them to travel by train.
- If you’re holding an international event with participants from around the world, consider a multi-site format involving other universities or conference centers. ♫
Recommend sustainable options for accommodation
- Suggest accommodation that is near public transport lines. The local tourist tax includes a Lausanne Transport Card that participants can use during their stay.
- If possible, suggest accommodation that is close enough for participants to walk, cycle or take public transport.
- Recommend hotels that have adopted high environmental standards.