SDG 13 and Sustainability of Academic Conferences during the COVID-19 Pandemic and beyond 2020

Vitalia Kinakh

doi:10.18848/2325-1077/CGP/v17i02

SDG 13 and Sustainability of Academic Conferences during the COVID-19 Pandemic and beyond 2020

Vitalia Kinakh

Division of Dentistry (L5)

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The COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing rules have impacted on the academic community. Air travel to national and international conferences ceased and virtual conferences and meetings are increasing in momentum. This article seeks to discuss two models of academic conferences in relation to their main benefits to participants and the broader implications to the environment and SDG 13 “Climate Action.” While many participants recognize the benefits of virtual conferences, it is questionable whether this new wave of online (virtual/ video) conferences will continue post pandemic. Thus, universities should actively encourage academic and research communities to take a greater part in SDG 13 and to travel CO2-neutral or convert to virtual conferences and meetings moving forward.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1-7
Journal	The International Journal of Environmental Sustainability
Volume	17
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.18848/2325-1077/CGP/v17i02
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2021

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SDG 13 and Sustainability of Academic Conferences during the COVID-19 Pandemic and beyond 2020

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