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Sustainable Environment and Biodiversity

  • Protection of the Mountains and their Biodiversity:  Ensuring the preservation of mountain ecosystems and the species that inhabit them by preventing habitat destruction; minimizing disturbances to wildlife; and promoting area restoration after the games.
  • Carbon Emissions: Promoting the use of renewable energy sources, public transportation, emissions standards, and offsetting carbon footprints.
  • Water Usage and Management: Ensuring efficient water use for snowmaking, maintaining environmental sustainability, supporting venue preparation and enabling climate adaptation, promoting health and safety while considering community impacts and ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Planning, Landscapes, Soil Sustainability: Preserving natural landscapes and ensuring soil stability during construction and event activities thus minimizing land disturbance, implementing erosion control measures, and restoring landscapes and post-games.
  • Snow Properties and Dynamics:  Understanding snow properties and dynamics to ensure optimal competition conditions, enhanced athlete and spectator safety, and promoting efficient resource use to support adaptation to climate variability.

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