Sustainability is at the core of the Nordic psyche,
nowhere more so than in Norway.

Snowflake

Norway is a land of immense natural beauty and quality, the stuff of film-sets and magazine articles. Its recent soaring national wealth has funded a stunning range of public architectural masterpieces whilst its low population density has left much of the country as a pristine wilderness. Norway offers women-led co-operatives in far-flung locations, where menus are pulled from the local shoreline, with public buses and ferries moving to the hum of electrons, and where the activities & entertainment are unforgettably rich and invigorating. A world-away from the newly developed, sterile and unsustainable MICE destinations, Norway offers a window of how nature once was and a blueprint for sustainable societies the world-over.

Long before the topic of sustainability was conceptualised, the Norwegians enjoyed a wonderfully symbiotic relationship with nature. Aided by wondrous and expansive nature, Norway practised ecological protection, energy efficiencies and a deep respect of the nature that they inherited. A vast and sparsely populated territory created local, independent economies, immense hydro resources power the country with clean, green, renewable power and sheer common-sense & dignity have elevated women to absolute equals. Norway is a world-leader in sustainability. The unique magic of Norway inevitably and indelibly impacts the experience of meeting and incentive delegates in the country. Norwegian meeting & incentive events are a life-affirming, masterclass of sustainability and inspiration.

WHAT MIGHT A SUSTAINABLE EVENT IN NORWAY LOOK LIKE?

SUSTAINABILITY CREDENTIALS

The cities of Olso, Bergen and Stavanger are wonderful urban centres, bordered by water and mountains. Tromsø, Bodø and the Lofoten Islands are arctic outposts with vast swathes of pristine nature on their town limits. We can arrange airport transfers by electric train or electric coach, all powered by renewable power. Accommodation in Norway is of a superb quality, whether historic or contemporary and a sustainable event can be accommodated in a Norwegian ‘Green Travel’ accredited hotel, the general indicator that the business fulfils a specific national sustainability credential such as Ecotourism Norway, The Nordic Swan, Eco-Lighthouse, Green Key, ISO 14001 and / or Blue Flag. Meeting venues are similarly accredited, ensuring that a meeting or seminar is as positive as possible for the country and the world. Delegates attending a meeting or incentive event in Norway are sure to interact with numerous decision-making women – the Nordic nation is ranked 3rd globally in terms of gender equality.

SUSTAINABLE PLEASURES

The idea that sustainability involves compromises is a misnomer. In many respects a sustainable event can be more enjoyable than an un-sustainable event. There are decisions to make but not compromises – not any longer. Sustainability in Norway involves authentic regional dining, in wonderful venues, owned locally, with a likelihood of women-led business. Activities can be fantastically enjoyable whilst at the same time being sustainable with options including surfing, coasteering, white water rafting, electric fjord cruises, northern lights tours, swimming with salmon, sea kayaking, the list goes on and on. Make absolutely no mistake, sustainable events in Norway involve cherry picking the best on offer, rather than sacrifices and compromises.

SUSTAINABLE CERTIFICATION IN NORWAY.

The general certification to look for is the Norwegian ‘Green Travel’ award – this assures that the business is eco-certified for a subcategory of sustainability. This national sustainability accreditation offers a simplified way to select a sustainably certified enterprise.

 

Specifically, the subcategory awards of Ecotourism Norway, The Nordic Swan, Eco-Lighthouse, Green Key, ISO 14001 and the Blue Flag are certifications related to specific sustainability attainment. Either the ‘Green Travel” or a subcategory award is sufficient to indicate sustainability in Norway.

SUSTAINABLE EVENT LOCATIONS IN NORWAY

Most destinations in Norway are either accredited as sustainable or else working toward that goal. The criteria for sustainability are continually being revised, with standards being tightened to ensure continual improvements in sustainability.

Enterprises looking for a sustainable green meeting or incentive programme will find few locations as impressive and wholesome as Norway. The accreditation is some of the most stringent in the world, the product in many respects unrivalled.

BODØ

Sustainable events in Bodø.

Sustainable events in Bodø.

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BODØ

STAVANGER

Sustainable events in Stavanger.

Sustainable events in Stavanger.

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STAVANGER

TROMSØ

Sustainable events in Tromsø.

Sustainable events in Tromsø.

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TROMSØ

OSLO

Sustainable events in Oslo.

Sustainable events in Oslo.

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OSLO

LOFOTEN

Sustainable events in Lofoten.

Sustainable events in Lofoten.

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LOFOTEN

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