Guangming Net News (Reporter Liu Xiyao)The concept of ”green organizing the Olympics” and the concept of sustainable development have permeated the entire process of organizing the Beijing Winter Olympics. On February 9th, at a press conference between the International Olympic Committee and the Beijing Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games, Ms. Marie Sarois, Director of Corporate and Sustainable Development of the International Olympic Committee, gave a positive evaluation when talking about the sustainability-related work of the Beijing Winter Olympics. “The world is working hard to reduce the impact of climate change. The concept of sustainable development has achieved tremendous development in sports, in Beijing, and in China. Achieving sustainable development and climate action are very important for the future of the Olympic Movement.
The picture shows Mary Saruwa, taken by Xinhua reporter Zhang Yuwei
Marie Sarois said that we hope that the Beijing Winter Olympics will play a leading role in sustainability. At the same time, it is also hoped that the event can become a catalyst to promote the sustainable development of the host country. Sustainable development will be a long journey, and hosting the event is a very good opportunity. The Beijing Winter Olympics emphasizes sustainable development and carbon neutrality during the preparation and operation of the event, and maximizes the use of the legacy of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Reuse and rebuild many venues, and they all meet China’s highest standards. In addition, there are sustainable solutions for low-carbon transportation and low-carbon energy. Beijing is a major milestone in the entire journey towards the future.
As the world‘s first double-Olympic city, Beijing has also transformed many Summer Olympics venues into Winter Olympics venues. In this regard, Marie Sarois said that the reuse of venues is a very interesting model, and the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing will become a model for the future. “All the venues seen here are holding different sports events, including repurposing the Summer Olympics venues into Winter Olympics venues, and in the future this can not only hold sports events, but also entertainment and cultural activities. These models have been used in previous competitions for decades, and all the characteristics have been integrated in this Beijing Winter Olympics. ”
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