{"id":19298,"date":"2014-11-28T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2014-11-28T08:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/sydney-olympic-park-hosts-successful-world-parks-congress-2\/"},"modified":"2014-11-28T08:30:00","modified_gmt":"2014-11-28T08:30:00","slug":"sydney-olympic-park-hosts-successful-world-parks-congress-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/2014\/11\/sydney-olympic-park-hosts-successful-world-parks-congress-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Sydney Olympic Park Hosts Successful World Parks Congress"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sydney Olympic Park last week showcased its extensive sustainability credentials and successfully hosted more than 6,000 parks specialists from around the world for the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) World Parks Congress 2014.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Opening of the World Parks Congress 2014 at Sydney Olympic Park on Wednesday 12\/11\/2014.
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The international forum on environmental conversation saw delegates from 170 countries, including five Heads of State and one Vice President, converge on Sydney Olympic Park\u2019s 430 hectares of parklands in the once-every-ten-year gathering to share knowledge and set the agenda for conserving the world’s natural heritage.<\/span><\/div>\n

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The main collective outcome of the Congress is referred to as the Promise of Sydney \u2013 <\/em>a four pillared approach, including a vision, approach, solutions and promises, to solve some of the world\u2019s most elusive sustainability challenges and create a promising future for generations to come.<\/span><\/div>\n

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\u201cSince undergoing its land regeneration project from a former brickworks, abattoir and rubbish dump to prepare for the \u2018Green Games\u2019 in 2000, Sydney Olympic Park has remained committed to a sustainable approach. Today, Sydney Olympic Park is home to 400 native plants, 200 native animal species and a range of alternative energy generation, waste and water recycling and sustainability solutions,\u201d said Alan Marsh, CEO Sydney Olympic Park Authority.<\/span><\/div>\n

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During the Congress, delegates had the opportunity to attend free walking technical tours around the Sydney Olympic Park precinct. The tours showcased the diverse parkland areas with a focus on Wetland Restoration, Birdwatching and Restoration Ecology.<\/span><\/div>\n

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KEY FIGURES FROM THE IUCN WORLD PARKS CONGRESS 2014 AT SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n