Promoting Sustainable Practices Within Parliaments

This meeting explored best practices for parliamentary staff to enhance the environmental sustainability of their parliament. It covered key topics such as reviewing procurement policies and practices, obtaining third-party sustainability certifications, and implementing measures to reduce the parliament’s environmental footprint. The session featured expert presentations offering resources and recommendations for adopting these practices, a panel discussion where parliamentary staff shared their experiences and provided guidance on implementing similar initiatives, followed by an open dialogue for participants to reflect on current efforts and discuss strategies to scale up action.

Timestamps
00:00 - Start
00:25 - Introductory remarks - Frédéric Forge (Canada)
16:12 - Transforming Parliament: Strategies for Environmental and Social Sustainability
47:57 - Presentations and Dialogue- Sustainable Pathways for a Greener Parliament
1:52:07 - Concluding Remarks

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ParlAmericas is the institution that promotes parliamentary diplomacy in the inter-American system. Composed of the 35 national legislatures in North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean, ParlAmericas promotes cooperative political dialogue, facilitates the exchange of good legislative practices, and produces tailored resources to support parliamentarians in their work. The International Secretariat of ParlAmericas is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.