Climate change Archives - Chris Johnson

Positively Influencing the Travel Choices of Live Music Audiences

Chris Johnson — Sun, 15 May 2022 09:01:02 +0000

I’m excited to be part of a new project, funded by the Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST) centre, working with climate and …

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Net Zero FAQ For Event Organisers

Chris Johnson — Fri, 13 May 2022 08:07:54 +0000

Why is net zero important? You’ve all heard it before, but this is the writing on the wall from the UN: “The science shows …

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It’s Time for Environmental Standards in the Live Outdoor Events Industry – Will You Help Shape It?

Chris Johnson — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 20:57:00 +0000

In my capacity as Chair of Vision:2025, I’m really proud to be working on a ground-breaking Green Events Code to provide clear minimum environmental …

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Sustainability in Live Events: Essential Round-Up 2021

Chris Johnson — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 21:20:24 +0000

Whilst this year could be seen as a ‘COP-out’ on the global stage, with a code red for climate apparently not hitting home, it …

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Net-zero: A North Star for Climate Action in the Outdoor Events Industry?

Chris Johnson — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 21:01:55 +0000

In November 2018, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a landmark report stating that ‘we have until 2030 to avoid climate catastrophe’[1]. …

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Live Events x The Future: Let’s Take Centre Stage

Chris Johnson — Sun, 28 Mar 2021 22:35:45 +0000

The UK will host the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow 1 – 12th November 2021. It is an opportunity to …

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Let’s Make 2021 Count for Climate

Chris Johnson — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 22:10:52 +0000

The UK is hosting COP26 this year and I’m going to do my bit to make 2021 count for climate: My first step…the car …

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Inspiring Environmental Podcasts of 2020

Chris Johnson — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 21:10:13 +0000

There may have been no festival season this year, but there have been plenty of podcasts. Lock-down provided me with a chance to listen …

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Blog: Festivals have an important role to play in re-normalising human connection, essential to tackling climate crisis.

Chris Johnson — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:19:40 +0000

I have always been an optimistic and determined sort of person that thrives in company and collaboration, but am I also taking part in …

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How Significant is the Environmental Footprint of Digital vs Physical Events?

Chris Johnson — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 10:04:45 +0000

The rapid rise of streaming events online in response to Covid 19 brings into sharp focus the digital environmental footprint of the live events …

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UK Live Events Travel Charity Energy Revolution Re-brands as ‘ecolibrium’

Chris Johnson — Fri, 22 May 2020 09:49:01 +0000

ecolibrium launches today as the new brand for Energy Revolution, the charity that tackles environmental impacts from live event industry travel, to date, working with …

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ADE Green Livecast Dives Deep into the Post-COVID Future of Dance Music, Festivals and Sustainability

Chris Johnson — Wed, 13 May 2020 07:40:17 +0000

Thursday saw the kickoff of ADE Green Livecast — ADE Green’s new online current affairs show, where host Green Events International invites dance music …

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