Appendix 1
The three Concepts of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games
http://en.beijing2008.cn/bocog/concepts/index.shtml
Green
Olympics
Organise the Olympics with
the ideals of sustainable
development, such as
protecting the environment,
natural resources and
ecological equilibrium;
launch educational activities
for environmental protection;
encourage the constructions
of environmental protection
infrastructures and
improvement of ecological
environment in Beijing as
well as the whole of China;
promote a green healthy
lifestyle and consumption.
High-Tech
Olympics
Integrate the latest
domestic
and international
achievements in technology
to host high-tech sports
events; enhance creativity in
Beijing’s technology to
facilitate the industrialisation
of advanced technology and
its daily use so that the
Beijing Olympics can be a
showcase for new
technological achievements
and creations.
People’s
Olympics
Spread the message of
Olympism; demonstrate the
colourful Chinese culture as
well as Beijing’s historical
culture, scenic spots and
people’s good nature; foster
the interaction between
China and foreign countries
in order to enhance mutual
understanding and
friendship; promote the
harmonious development
between man and nature,
man and society as well as
mind and body; highlight the
“people-oriented” ideal and
put athletes as the priority’
provide high quality services;
build a favorable natural and
humanistic environment for
all Olympic participants.
Appendix 1
Measures to meet the criteria of the Three Concepts of
the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games
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Green Olympics
Reduce the carbon
pollution by relocating the
Capital Steel Industrial
Group.
Establish greening and
environmental protection
plans for cities and
countryside.
Beijing has signed an
agreement to jointly
protect the environment
with the surrounding five
provinces.
Strictly control the use of
natural resources. The
Olympic Village and
Olympics Competition
Venues will be used by
community residents and
students after the Games.
Actively promote
environmental protection
awareness among
citizens.
2.
The extension of three
additional subway branch
lines and strictly limit the
emission standard of
pollutants and the number
of private cars.
Implementation of air
pollution regulation,
sewage treatment, solid
refuses handling and
anti-desertification
projects.
High-tech Olympics
Demonstrated through
the construction of
Olympic venues,
security measures,
examinations and
management for all
participants
The National
Stadium recycles
rainwater; make use
of geothermal
energy and solar
photovoltaic
technology.
The National
Aquatics Centre,
“Water Cube”, was
built with a
polyhedron spatial
frames structure and
ETFE membrane
structure so that the
interiors can be
illuminated by
natural sunlight 10
hours a day. The
reuse rate of
rainwater collected
is more than 95%.
People’s Olympics
To provide the best service
to all Olympic athletes and
participants
Improve the quality
tourism facilities and
products.
Construction of star
hotels and develop all
other kinds of lodgings.
Develop international
flight routes and
supporting facilities to
improve travel
transportation.
Addition of facilities with
humanistic character and
improved services.
Establish tourist services
and signage system
Publish English editions
for Beijing tourism
information
Initial of the cultural
relics preservation
project
The Beijing government
should actively promote
learning foreign
languages campaign to
citizens.