Carbon Footprint of Shakira’s Residence in Madrid and Other Similar Events Tracked
It could be said that, with Shakira‘s recently concluded residency in Madrid, which consisted of 13 concerts, everyone was happy: first, the Colombian singer, who was able to open the debate about the superiority of Latin identity over Hispanic identity and performed with guests such as Dua Lipa, Laura Pausini, Alejandro Sanz, Maluma, Beele, Manuel […]
Shakira's 13-concert residency in Madrid attracted around 700,000 attendees, many of whom traveled from various countries. The concerts generated significant profits for the Spanish capital and the artist, but raised concerns about the environmental impact of fans traveling long distances to attend. Air travel contributes significantly to carbon dioxide emissions, with an airplane emitting about 285 grams of CO₂ per passenger per kilometer.
Experts estimate that Adele's Munich residency in 2024 resulted in around 9,100 tons of CO₂e, with fans' journeys accounting for a substantial portion of the event's carbon footprint. Shakira's residency likely generated similar emissions, with hundreds of thousands of fans traveling to see her perform.
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