At this year’s MOVE Congress, our mission has been to embed environmental sustainability into every aspect of the Congress- from planning and operations to programme content and legacy—by working closely with youth leaders, partners, suppliers, participants, and the ISCA and DGI communities.

We recognise the environmental cost of hosting an in-person event, yet our goal is to set a positive example by demonstrating that, while such events inevitably have a climate impact, they can still be organised in ways that significantly reduce and offset their footprint.

We aim to make sustainability both visible and actionable before, during, and after the event, setting an inspiring example for other event organisers, especially in grassroots sport sector. We recognise that challenging traditional event models is not easy, but through MOVE Congress 2025 we commit to challenging ourselves and, in turn, encouraging other organisers and participants to do the same.

Sustainability at MOVE Congress is not just about policies and logistics. It’s about people and action- YOU J Before, during, and after the Congress, we invite YOU to become part of the movement — to challenge old habits, make mindful choices, and contribute to a collective effort that leaves a positive mark.

To help you get started, we’ve prepared 7 easy tips to make your MOVE Congress experience more sustainable:

1. Bring your bottle – refill at water stations/ tap and enjoy Copenhagen’s famously clean tap water.
2. Choose the green option – pick the vegetarian choice at lunch, tasty and sustainable.
3. Zero waste lunch – bring a container to pick up leftovers before the buffet closes.
4. Meet our Green Ambassadors – Look for the green shirts! They’re ready to chat about sustainability and guide you through small actions with a big impact.
5. Take part in the MOVE Game – Earn points for green actions via the MOVE Congress app and take part in fun sustainability challenges.
6. Discover Green Copenhagen – from Copenhill to CopenPay, explore the city’s eco-friendly culture.
7. Know your footprint- Estimate your travel emissions using the myclimate CO₂ calculator and reflect on ways to offset your impact.

If you’d like to dive deeper into our commitment, we invite you to explore the MOVE Congress 2025 Environmental Sustainability Action Plan and Sustainability Policy available below.

MOVE Congress 2025 Green Action plan

MOVE Congress 2025 Sustainability Policy