Programme

How to integrate climate concerns into promoting international work and travel

Date – Thursday, 26 September
Time
16:50 – 17:10
Location – Workshop area

A recent study of Canadian youth found that climate change is a significant concern, which has impacted their overall mental health and potentially have them rethinking their travel plans. Given that International Experience Canada (IEC) is inherently a carbon-heavy program due to its reliance on air travel for virtually all participants, climate anxiety may become an increasingly significant perceived barrier to program use. IEC has explored ways to adjust its messaging to be more climate-conscious, and to promote longer-term stays that would contribute to minimizing the impact of that carbon footprint – all while encouraging increased understanding of other cultures. 

Speaker

Liz Hong Farrell IEC

Liz Hong Farrell

Assistant Director,
Stakeholder Engagement and Promotion,
International Experience Canada

Why attend

  • Over 600 attendees from the global youth and student travel industry
  • 200+ pre-selected buyers
  • Up to 44 pre-scheduled business appointments
  • 92% senior management attendees
  • 25 seminars and workshops
  • Up to 7 networking events