Catalogue of measures
On this page you will find a wide range of measures and best practices to help you plan and implement your event sustainably. Use the filter options to select specific measures that match your action areas and targets.
Target Catalogue
On this page you will find a wide range of measures and best practices to help you plan and implement your event sustainably. Use the filter options to select specific measures that match your action areas and targets.
Create a biodiversity survey before and after the event to assess the impact on wildlife.
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Action area Natural Habitats and Biodiversity - Target: Avoid any disruption of species when holding sporting events.
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Create communication and participation opportunities to raise awareness of nature conservation among visitors.
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Action area Education for Sustainable Development - Target: Convey knowledge for a critical and contextualised understanding and promote awareness and agency with regard to actively shaping a sustainable future.
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Action area Natural Habitats and Biodiversity - Target: Minimise the use of land in natural habitats
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To reduce the amount of lighting required, adjust the event period to available daylight.
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Action area Energy and climate - Target: Reduce the energy requirement.
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Action area Traffic - Target: Increase use of environmentally friendly means of transport to and from work.
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Action area Natural Habitats and Biodiversity - Target: Avoid any disruption of species when holding sporting events.
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Monitor the use of the areas during the event and ensure that areas in need of renaturalisation are restored after the event.
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Action area Natural Habitats and Biodiversity - Target: Minimise the use of land in natural habitats
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Action area Sports facilities and infrastructure - Target: Minimise the newly sealed area for the sporting event. => Natural habitats and biodiversity (AA2)
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Before the event, take the necessary measures to relocate endangered species to ensure their safety.
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Action area Natural Habitats and Biodiversity - Target: Avoid any disruption of species when holding sporting events.
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Carry out a site analysis in the early planning phase to identify sensitive areas and potential impairments.
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Action area Natural Habitats and Biodiversity - Target: Minimise the use of land in natural habitats
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Action area Sports facilities and infrastructure - Target: Minimise the newly sealed area for the sporting event. => Natural habitats and biodiversity (AA2)
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Reserve "green zones" within the event area that remain untouched.
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Action area Natural Habitats and Biodiversity - Target: Minimise the use of land in natural habitats
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Plant green strips or hedges around the event areas to protect nature.
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Action area Natural Habitats and Biodiversity - Target: Minimise the use of land in natural habitats
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Use modern sound systems to focus the noise specifically on the audience and minimise disturbance to wildlife.
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Action area Natural Habitats and Biodiversity - Target: Avoid any disruption of species when holding sporting events.
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Action area Sports facilities and infrastructure - Target: Minimise the newly sealed area for the sporting event. => Natural habitats and biodiversity (AA2)
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Identify and demarcate retreat areas for animals that remain undisturbed during the event.
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Action area Natural Habitats and Biodiversity - Target: Avoid any disruption of species when holding sporting events.
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Action area Sports facilities and infrastructure - Target: Minimise the newly sealed area for the sporting event. => Natural habitats and biodiversity (AA2)
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Create a guide to train all employees on how to support nature conservation during the event.
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Action area Education for Sustainable Development - Target: Convey knowledge for a critical and contextualised understanding and promote awareness and agency with regard to actively shaping a sustainable future.
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Action area Natural Habitats and Biodiversity - Target: Minimise the use of land in natural habitats
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Avoid drone flights in sensitive areas so as not to disturb breeding sites and nests.
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Action area Natural Habitats and Biodiversity - Target: Avoid any disruption of species when holding sporting events.
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Avoid vehicle traffic in the vicinity of nature reserves by opting for bicycles or electric mobility.
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Action area Natural Habitats and Biodiversity - Target: Avoid any disruption of species when holding sporting events.
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Action area Traffic - Target: Increase use of environmentally friendly means of transport to and from work.
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Only use native plants for temporary structures or decorations to prevent the introduction of alien species.
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Action area Natural Habitats and Biodiversity - Target: Avoid any disruption of species when holding sporting events.
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Action area Sports facilities and infrastructure - Target: Minimise the newly sealed area for the sporting event. => Natural habitats and biodiversity (AA2)
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Offer guided tours by experts in the field of environmental protection to make visitors aware of the local flora and fauna.
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Action area Natural Habitats and Biodiversity - Target: Avoid any disruption of species when holding sporting events.
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Action area Education for Sustainable Development - Target: Convey knowledge for a critical and contextualised understanding and promote awareness and agency with regard to actively shaping a sustainable future.
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Limit the use of disinfectants for cleaning.
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Action area Water - Target: Responsible wastewater management.
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Action area Natural Habitats and Biodiversity - Target: Minimise impact on soil and natural bodies of water.
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Install grease traps for dishwashing and catering equipment.
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Action area Water - Target: Responsible wastewater management.
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Action area Natural Habitats and Biodiversity - Target: Minimise impact on soil and natural bodies of water.
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Do not use snow-making additives.
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Action area Water - Target: Responsible wastewater management.
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Action area Natural Habitats and Biodiversity - Target: Minimise impact on soil and natural bodies of water.
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Action area Water - Target: Minimise water consumption.
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Action area Energy and climate - Target: Reduce the energy requirement.
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Action area Natural Habitats and Biodiversity - Target: Minimise impact on soil and natural bodies of water.
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Plant trees and shrubs in designated compensation areas to offset the ecological footprint caused by the event.
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Action area Natural Habitats and Biodiversity - Target: Avoid any disruption of species when holding sporting events.
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If possible, use existing sports facilities.
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Action area Sports facilities and infrastructure - Target: Prioritise existing buildings and areas for use for sporting events over temporary buildings and new constructions.
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Action area Natural Habitats and Biodiversity - Target: Existing buildings and areas are prioritised for use for sporting events over temporary buildings and new constructions => Sports Facilities and Infrastructure (AA4)
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Avoid using areas worthy of protection such as biotopes or Natura 2000 areas for the event. Avoid any intervention in nature reserves and biotopes in order to fully protect the sensitive habitats there.
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Action area Natural Habitats and Biodiversity - Target: Minimise the use of land in natural habitats
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Action area Sports facilities and infrastructure - Target: Minimise the newly sealed area for the sporting event. => Natural habitats and biodiversity (AA2)
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Plan the event outside breeding and nesting seasons to protect sensitive animal species.
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Action area Natural Habitats and Biodiversity - Target: Minimise the use of land in natural habitats
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Erect protective barriers around existing trees and vegetation to prevent damage.
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Action area Natural Habitats and Biodiversity - Target: Minimise the use of land in natural habitats
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Protect lawns or other unpaved areas with suitable ground protection systems.
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Action area Natural Habitats and Biodiversity - Target: Minimise the use of land in natural habitats
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Action area Sports facilities and infrastructure - Target: Select the sports venue after weighing ecological, social and economic aspects.
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Plan, monitor and evaluate visitor flows, taking into account soil and nature conservation. Direct traffic and public flows via existing roads and paths to avoid additional land consumption.
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Action area Natural Habitats and Biodiversity - Target: Minimise the use of land in natural habitats
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Action area Sports facilities and infrastructure - Target: Minimise the newly sealed area for the sporting event. => Natural habitats and biodiversity (AA2)
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Use motion detectors and dimmed lighting systems to prevent animals from being disturbed at night. Only switch on the lighting of the sports facilities and infrastructure when necessary (especially floodlights) to avoid unnecessary interference with the surroundings.
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Action area Natural Habitats and Biodiversity - Target: Avoid any disruption of species when holding sporting events.
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Action area Sports facilities and infrastructure - Target: Minimise the newly sealed area for the sporting event. => Natural habitats and biodiversity (AA2)
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Use fences that do not hinder animal migration by integrating wildlife passages.
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Action area Natural Habitats and Biodiversity - Target: Avoid any disruption of species when holding sporting events.
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Action area Sports facilities and infrastructure - Target: Minimise the newly sealed area for the sporting event. => Natural habitats and biodiversity (AA2)
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Avoid loud pyrotechnic displays to prevent stress in wild animals.
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Action area Natural Habitats and Biodiversity - Target: Avoid any disruption of species when holding sporting events.
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Use a collecting basin and keep absorption material available when fuels or other substances hazardous to water are used (e.g. when refuelling vehicles/equipment). Remove contamination immediately.
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Action area Natural Habitats and Biodiversity - Target: Minimise impact on soil and natural bodies of water.
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Action area Water - Target: Responsible wastewater management.
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Use areas that have already been disturbed or used, such as car parks or vacant buildings, for temporary structures.
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Action area Natural Habitats and Biodiversity - Target: Minimise the use of land in natural habitats
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Action area Sports facilities and infrastructure - Target: Prioritise existing buildings and areas for use for sporting events over temporary buildings and new constructions.
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Action area Sports facilities and infrastructure - Target: Minimise the newly sealed area for the sporting event. => Natural habitats and biodiversity (AA2)
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Regularly check water and waste water pipes in temporary sanitary facilities and kitchens for leaks and eliminate them if necessary.
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Action area Water - Target: Minimise water consumption.
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Action area Natural Habitats and Biodiversity - Target: Minimise impact on soil and natural bodies of water.
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Action area Water - Target: Responsible wastewater management.
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Set up special washing areas for sports equipment. If connecting to the sewage system is not possible, collect any water that accumulates and dispose of it properly.
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Action area Water - Target: Responsible wastewater management.
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Action area Natural Habitats and Biodiversity - Target: Minimise impact on soil and natural bodies of water.
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Collect problematic substances that are hazardous to water separately and dispose of them properly.
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Action area Water - Target: Responsible wastewater management.
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Action area Natural Habitats and Biodiversity - Target: Minimise impact on soil and natural bodies of water.
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Do not use any detergents or cleaning agents containing phosphates or chlorine. Contractually pass this on to contracted companies and monitor compliance.
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Action area Water - Target: Responsible wastewater management.
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Action area Natural Habitats and Biodiversity - Target: Minimise impact on soil and natural bodies of water.
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Use environmentally friendly detergents and cleaning agents. Contractually pass this on to contracted companies and monitor compliance.
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Action area Water - Target: Responsible wastewater management.
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Action area Natural Habitats and Biodiversity - Target: Minimise impact on soil and natural bodies of water.
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Connect temporary sanitary or catering facilities to the sewage system.
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Action area Water - Target: Responsible wastewater management.
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Action area Natural Habitats and Biodiversity - Target: Minimise impact on soil and natural bodies of water.
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Use industrial, rain or surface water for artificial snow production to protect groundwater.
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Action area Water - Target: Minimise water consumption.
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Action area Natural Habitats and Biodiversity - Target: Avoid any disruption of species when holding sporting events.
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If a connection to the sewage system is not possible, collect waste water in tanks and dispose of it properly.
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Action area Water - Target: Responsible wastewater management.
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Action area Natural Habitats and Biodiversity - Target: Minimise impact on soil and natural bodies of water.
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