How can we minimise our environmental footprint, while still delivering the life-changing, global experiences that define us?
We profoundly believe that face-to-face connections with peers from around the world are transformative. These encounters plant powerful seeds of understanding, empathy, and lasting action. However, we are equally aware that international travel carries a significant cost for our planet.
This is why we are calling on every participant, school, and partner to join us in making conscious and responsible travel choices. Together, we can make a tangible impact by committing to:
- Choose ground transportation like trains or buses over flights whenever feasible.
- Organise group travel to significantly reduce per-person carbon emissions.
- Create or support a carbon offset initiative. Whether you plant trees at your school, organise a local sustainability project, or contribute to a verified offset program, take direct action to balance your travel impact.
- Pack a refillable water bottle to help us eliminate single-use plastics at our events.
- Pack light and travel smart, reducing weight and waste every step of the way.
Remember, every small step collectively creates a giant leap forward. These events are designed to inspire action and to spark essential conversations, and we deeply welcome this discussion. It is through open dialogue that we learn, grow, and make better choices.
Our call to action for you is this: Let’s continue to move, explore, and connect – but let’s do so more mindfully. Choose one sustainable practice from this list and commit to it for our next event. Share your pledge with us and the wider community to inspire others.
Together, we can build a more sustainable future without sacrificing the powerful connections that change the world.
PEACE,
Global Association of Montessori Education and Sport
