World Rafting Championships 2011 – the first ever certified carbon neutral world sports event
International Rafting Federation (IRF)
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Case Studies
The International Rafting Federation (IRF) delivered the first certified carbon neutral world sports event with their Costa Rica 2011 World Rafting Championships. Following is the success story - a model for future events.
Click here to watch the video describing event's sustainability (In Spanish, with English subtitles)
