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We have a brave vision of a sustainable Jamboree
Sustainability is the ability to meet current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, balancing environmental, social, and economic factors.
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- Material Life Cycle,
- Emissions,
- Social,
- Governance.
Each
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Contingent, together with the Jamboree Planning Team, has the responsibility to act responsibly and minimise their environmental impact.
From using fewer single-use plastics and choosing sustainable transport, to creating an inclusive and welcoming community, every action matters. By working together, we can live simply, respect nature, and ensure that the Jamboree leaves a positive legacy for Scouts, local communities, and the world.
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Bulletin, we focus specifically on travel because it is often the largest source of emissions and a key area where contingents can start planning and acting early. However, this is just the beginning. Upcoming, we will share more detailed information about sustainability across all areas of the Jamboree — including at the Head of Contingent (HoC) Meeting in 2026, in future bulletins, and on our social media channels and website. Together, these efforts will help us make the 26th World Scout Jamboree a more sustainable event .
Traveling Sustainably to the World Scout Jamboree in Poland
Attending a World Scout Jamboree is a once-in-a-lifetime experience — a celebration of friendship, learning, and global community. But as Scouts, we also have a responsibility to care for our planet. One of the biggest impacts of international events like the Jamboree is the carbon footprint created by travel. With
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Contingents coming from every corner of the globe, making sustainable travel choices is one of the most powerful ways we can reduce our environmental impact.
Here’s how you and your
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Contingent can make your journey to Poland as sustainable as possible — wherever in the world you’re coming from:
1. Rethink the Way You Travel — If You Can, Go Overland
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- Choose direct flights: Take-offs and landings are the most fuel-intensive parts of a flight. A single direct flight produces significantly fewer emissions than multiple connections.
- Select airlines with modern, fuel-efficient fleets: Some airlines invest in more efficient aircraft and use sustainable aviation fuels (SAF).
- Offset your emissions responsibly: Many organizations offer carbon offsetting for flights — but choose certified projects that provide long-term climate benefits and social value (e.g., reforestation, renewable energy in developing regions).
- Travel light: Every kilogram on board increases fuel use. Packing minimally as a group reduces total emissions.
3. Combine Your Jamboree Journey
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with a Sustainable Program
Instead of viewing the trip as a simple return flight, consider integrating educational and environmental activities into your travel:
- Climate action projects: Partner with local Scouts or NGOs along your preperations preparations for tree planting, clean-ups, or biodiversity projects.
- Stopovers with purpose: If you need a layover, use it to visit a sustainability-focused site or museum, or to connect with local Scout groups.
- Carbon literacy workshops: Teach participants about the climate impact of travel and empower them to make low-impact choices in the future.
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