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Good science comes with international collaborations and meetings. However, the carbon footprint of academic travel dwarfs the carbon footprint of entire countries. If we take the climate crisis seriously, this has to change. And it can change. Not by abandoning all international travel but by being more thoughtful about our future (air-) travel. COVID-19 related travel restrictions have taught us that many meetings and even conferences can be organized successfully online.
With the Thoughtful Travel Pledge, a group of international researchers hopes to generate momentum to bring about systemic change. As academics, we pledge to be more thoughtful about our own future travel and petition funders and institutions to support and incentivise sustainable practices.
Sign the petition/pledge here and watch the following great and very funny video animation:
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