"For as many years as this book has been published and revised, each issue becomes a predictor of what will emerge next in the field of sustainable events. It was the first and continues to be the most technically comprehensive guide to what is practical and expected of event organisers now, with a healthy dose of whats possible on the horizon, if we but learn and ask for it."
Shawna McKinley, Principal, Clear Current Consulting
"The fourth edition of Sustainable Event Management: A Practical Guide is a fantastic resource for everyone interested in making events more sustainable. Event practitioners as well as students and researchers in the field of event management will gain real-world insights from this highly detailed, yet very accessible text. The book provides practical and workable ideas and suggestions both for implementing sustainable practices at events and also for measuring their impact. A real strength of this book is Meegans ability to take very complex issues, such as carbon footprint measurement, and translate this knowledge into approachable and manageable strategies to guide event organisers. The use of a multitude of carefully curated case study examples from festivals and events around the world also contributes greatly to the readability of this text. Highly recommended reading!"
Judith Mair, Associate Professor and Researcher, University of Queensland
This is the book on event sustainability: A comprehensive text on all aspects of sustainable live events management, theoretical and practical, written by one the industrys most experienced practitioners.
Chris Johnson, Co-Founder Shambala Festival and CEO of onboard:earth
"A super comprehensive guide to sustainable event management covering both the theory and implementation. Great for both someone just entering the events space through to seasoned specialists. I loved the range of best practice reference and alongside checklists to help you get jobs done. Whilst reading it I wrote notes from the ideas it sparked!"
Alexandra Rickham, Director of Sustainability, World Sailing
"Meegan Jones Sustainable Event Management is an essential resource for anyone involved in planning and executing events. This comprehensive guide provides a clear roadmap for implementing sustainability practices and strategies, with up-to-date advice to meet current expectations and requirements. Highly regarded in the meetings and events industry, Meegan brings years of hands-on experience in planning events that adhere to the highest sustainability standards and achieve valuable sustainable outcomes. Her extensive knowledge and practical experience are evident throughout this guide, making it an invaluable resource for anyone seeking credible and practical guidance in sustainable event management."
Roger Lehner, Sustainability Lead at IMEX Group, member of the EIC (Events Industry Council) Sustainability and Social Impact Committee and AEO (Association of Event Organisers) Sustainability Working Group
"The latest edition Sustainable Event Management: A Practical Guide paints a clear picture of this ever growing and evolving landscape of seemingly increasing complexity. The sustainable event conversation joined mainstream consciousness in the last decade. Unfortunately, despite pockets of remarkable action, global emissions continue to rise, as does biodiversity decline and loss of wildlife habitat. There is an increasingly complex array of legislation, regulations, and avenues in the sustainable event space to navigate. Events are an incredible tool for communication and community building, which can be harnessed as a front line of the green transition. This is why heeding and acting upon lessons in this book are necessary and recommended. Meegans first hand experience, tenacity, attention to detail and no-nonsense approach is paramount to what makes this book a must read for anyone diving into the world of event sustainability."
Claire O'Neill, CEO & Co Founder, A Greener Future
"The fourth edition of this volume excels at bringing forward perspectives on issues of sustainable event management. The author does very well to highlight the important harmonious requirements of major events and our environment, beyond the economic. For example, social and cultural values are furthermore put forward, with timely evidence of good practice to demonstrate the wider positive outcomes.This latest edition appeals to a broad audience that can include e.g., event practitioners, students, academics and policy makers the world over. The readership benefits from the author's informed insight from truly comprehensive and global first-hand experience."
Dr Mary Beth Gouthro, Senior Academic, Bournemouth University, Editor of The Routledge Handbook of Events and Sustainability
