London proposes:
a low carbon Games – to reduce the demand for energy and meet it from zero/low carbon and renewable sources;
and to showcase how the Olympic Games are adapting to a world increasingly affected by climate change a low waste Games - to avoid landfill by reducing waste at source, then reusing, recycling and recovering all remaining waste a biodiverse Games;
conserving natural habitats and wildlife, improving the quality of urban green space and bringing nature closer to people a showcase for sustainable transport by reducing the need for travel and providing sustainable alternatives to the private car a sustainable legacy from the Games;
promoting health and wellbeing through an integrated package of sporting, environmental and cultural initiatives
The London 2012 vision for the Olympic Games 2012 embodies the concept of a "One Planet Olympics", which complements the Olympic ideal of “sport and the harmonious development of mankind” and the notion of fair play in sport.
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Posted on 11th July 2005
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