More sustainable food choices<\/strong><\/p>\nVegetarian and vegan options formed the basis of the regular congress catering, and water refill stations were available throughout the Conference Center.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_row_inner el_class=”sessions top-3″][vc_column_inner css=”.vc_custom_1755526427050{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”5011″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1792155988168{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1792154427854{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}”]Reducing unnecessary materials<\/strong><\/p>\nWCN\u201926 used paper-only badges printed onsite, digital participation certificates and limited giveaways. Digital options were also available for posters and congress information.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_row_inner el_class=”sessions top-3″][vc_column_inner css=”.vc_custom_1755526279118{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”5013″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1792155994273{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1792154496823{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}”]Supporting inclusive participation<\/strong><\/p>\nTravel support, practical information for international participants, live translation and transcription, and dedicated prayer, breastfeeding and children\u2019s spaces helped make participation more accessible.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” wrap_container=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1755526158300{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_row_inner el_class=”sessions top-3″][vc_column_inner css=”.vc_custom_1755526445899{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”5012″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1792156000426{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1792154510130{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}”]Sustainability in the scientific program<\/strong><\/p>\nEnvironmental and social sustainability were reflected across the scientific program, including sessions on sustainable kidney care, climate, equity and community care.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
WCN\u201926 at a glance<\/h3>\n
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About the figures:<\/strong> The WCN\u201926 carbon footprint was estimated using the Greenhouse Gas Protocol as a methodological foundation. Some data were estimated where complete information was not a<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_id=”how-you-can-help”]<\/p>\nMeasuring first. Improving next.<\/h3>\n
International travel is by far WCN\u2019s greatest climate challenge; however, local and national delegates are encouraged to avail of sustainable transport options when possible. The assessment also identified opportunities to continue to reduce disposable materials, strengthen sustainable procurement, expand digital formats and make sustainability actions more visible.<\/p>\n
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