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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.
Our vision is to have a Jamboree where scoutsScouts, through their brave actions, think about others by respecting the environment and by making use of minimal natural material so as not to cause harm to the environment. Living a simple lifestyle where we make sure that there is no needless overconsumption of resources.
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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.
Firstly, 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.
Traveling Sustainably to the World Scout Jamboree in Poland
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Group travel isn’t just fun — it’s also more sustainable. Coordinating transport reduces per-person emissions and often costs less. And the impact doesn’t stop when the Jamboree ends: consider how participants return home and how lessons learned about sustainable mobility can inspire action in your own communities.
- Group bookings can unlock discounts diScoutnts on trains or buses.
- Shared luggage and equipment means fewer resources are needed.
- Post-Jamboree sustainability goals help Scouts continue the journey toward climate action at home.
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