Understanding and alleviating environmental-related global issues

Not-for-profit associations can and should remain at the forefront of the fight against environmental-related global issues through their own organisations’ actions.  From climate change to deforestation, such organizations have been instrumental in creating awareness, shaping policies, and mobilizing public action. But such associations must, importantly, encourage and support their individual members to take personal ownership and responsibility in order to achieve mass adoption.  

23 May 2023
One of the ways in which they do this is by creating knowledge and educational materials that help people understand the issues and identify solutions. IAPCO CEO, Martin Boyle in his article for HQ magazine looks at the role of the not-for-profit vs. the role of the individual.
 
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IAPCO EDGE Auckland 2026

IAPCO EDGE Auckland 2026, taking place from 16–19 March 2026, marks 10 years of IAPCO EDGE and returns to the city where the EDGE journey began.

This highly interactive three-day seminar is designed for meetings and events professionals seeking to strengthen their skills, broaden their perspectives, and grow their global networks.

Combining expert-led sessions, case studies and collaborative group work, the programme focuses on practical tools, current trends and actionable insights. The seminar faculty comprises world-leading industry professionals and long-standing leaders within IAPCO: Stephen Noble, Chair of the IAPCO Training Academy and General Manager Asia Pacific, The Conference Company; Mathias Posch, IAPCO Past President, Chair of the Accreditation Committee, and President & Partner, International Conference Services (ICS); and Jan Tonkin, IAPCO Past President and Founder & Advisor, The Conference Company.

More than a seminar, EDGE is about connection, teamwork and shared experience—delivered with the distinctive manaakitanga (warmth and hospitality) that makes Auckland and New Zealand unique.

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