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46 These seminars are building on the c ooperation of IOC representatives w ith sev eral experts c oming from UNEP regional, national environmental agenc ies , local authorities and public utilities repres entatives, non-gov ernmental organiz ations and other sectors conc erned by this issue. Environmental Requirements in Administration The International Olympic Committee implements a series of env ironmental requirements in the daily ac tivities of its headquarters to reduce the use of resourc es, and reuse and recyc le most of the w aste produced by the administration. These requirements w ill be further dev eloped. • Energy-s aving features in the light sys tems, c omputer netw ork and photocopy ing machines • Water-saving features • Waste management w ith dispos al of hazardous products and recyc ling of paper, glass, PET bottles, batteries, aluminium, iron, electric cables and copper w ires, electronic devices, wood, other conditioning material, ink, oils, household rubbish • Paper use: enc ourage us e of ec ological paper, double-s ided doc uments, reus e of paper for drafts. • Supplies: encourage the us e of reus able s upplies and material, w ith minimal packaging.
3.2 ENVIRONM ENTAL REQ UIREM ENTS FOR THE OLYMPIC GAM ES 47 The Oly mpic Games are a v eritable microcos m, a scaled-dow n model of our soc iety and the problems that trouble it: heavy and light constructions , permanent or temporary; the purchase, distribution and elimination of products ; the mov ement of goods and persons; administration and human resources management. The IOC sees that the Oly mpic Games are held in c onditions w hich demonstrate a respons ible conc ern for env ironmental issues, and collaborates w ith Organiz ing Committees (OCOGs), c ompetent public or priv ate organizations and authorities in the endeav or to ac hieve this goal and plac e s port at the servic e of humanity . Therefore, env ironmental c ons iderations and compulsory ecological studies have been included in the proc ess of ev aluating c ities apply ing to host the Olympic Games. This inc ludes the official doc uments relating to the aw ard of the Olympic Games to the host city, w hich have to be updated regularly . • It is fundamental for a successful end result that all studies and planning relating to facilities and infras truc ture include environmental principles and parameters from the outs et, and that they be directed in suc h a w ay as to minimize and w here poss ible eliminate harm to the environment. Env ironmental principles on architecture, design, landscaping and restoration contribute to a harmonious and natural integration of the Olympic Games into the natural and cultural surroundings. Environmental impact assess ments of sites and facilities must be carried out by the applicant cities according to acc epted scientific and legal standards, and a s ummary presented to the IOC. The IOC show s special c oncern for the surrounding community, cultural monuments, protected areas and s pec ies, w etlands , fragile mountain areas and other vulnerable habitats. • The bid must satisfy legal the norms, rules and requirements established w ith regard to the environment w ithin the areas of the IOC's competence, and excel in these areas w henev er possible. Such excellenc e can be achieved by the introduction of economic, sc ientific and tec hnic al innov ations and by the establishment of appropriate relations w ith other organizations, the priv ate sector and public authorities. • Good environmental practice inv olves the reuse of facilities w herev er applicable, the res toration of derelict areas, minimizing trans port needs and av oiding destructive land use. It is nec essary to enc ourage efforts aimed at protecting habitats and biodiversity, minimize c ons umption of non-renew able resourc es, minimize emissions and polutants and contribute to increase environmental aw areness and conc erns . The IOC recommends that s pec ial attention be paid to sew age treatment and solid w aste handling, energy c ons umption and w ater and air quality, in order to enhance environmental health standards and s afeguard the health and w ell-being of the athletes and general public alike. • Environmental quality standards and know ledge s oon become obs olete, and a proactive attitude is necessary in order to meet oncoming environmental challenges. An env ironmental ac tion plan, complete w ith local priorities, objectiv es, goals and projec ts, is a dynamic w ay to create a substantial strategy w hich potentially brings pos itiv e development retur ns, goodw ill and tools for continuous improvement. Maintaining a soc ial profile inv olv ing community participation w ith
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