13/10/2013
Hosting a conference of HamMUN's size is not easy.
Hosting a conference of HamMUN's size in a sustainable and ecofriendly way is quite something!
HamMUN 2013 tries to rise awareness for sustainability – therefore the conference itself sets high standards in order to serve as model for other gatherings and conferences.
Sustainable development should be “at the core of humankind’s pursuit of shared progress” says Ban Ki-moon, the Secretary General of the United Nations. We therefore
- support Viva Con Agua, a non-profit organization aiming to improve drinking water supply in developing countries
- only serve regional products and organic food
- provide all participants with public transportation tickets
- collaborate with ecofriendly producers for your prints, welcome bags and conference material
In a report ahead of talks on Millennium Development Goals, UN Secretary General highlights importance of sustainable development