As a core project of the World Climate Research Programme, SPARC seeks to ensure that their General Assemblies are as environmentally responsible as possible. While we have implemented a carbon offsetting programme for the GA, uptake of this initiative can best be described as weak. If you have not already done so, we would encourage you to consider making use of the programme we have established to offset your CO2 emissions resulting from your travel to Queenstown. The easiest way to do that is to go to:
http://www.sparc2014.org/sustainability
and go to the "Make a Donation" section at the bottom.