Sport and sustainability news and resources - FEBRUARY 23
Access all the latest news and resources in the sport and sustainability space, carefully curated by SEA, right here in one convenient place.
INDUSTRY NEWS
2023: The year sport strengthens its relationship with nature
Nature’s value to sport touches on almost every aspect of its core business. An investment in nature is a partial investment in all of those areas.
WA’s summer of sports wilts as heatwaves intensify
From junior cricket matches to the Ascot races, our summer of sport is under threat from record-breaking heatwaves.
Mass participation event organisers must refocus sustainability efforts, experts warn
The mass participation sports event industry must embed sustainability within organisations and establish a broader framework spanning economic, social and governance issues, rather than just the environment, according to expert speakers at a leading conference.
The challenge of delivering a 'climate-positive' 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games
Delivering a "climate-positive" Olympics and Paralympic Games in Brisbane 2032 will require "radical thinking" that puts the needs of the planet above the wants of humans, experts say.
The Sussex cricket club embracing the rain – and reacting to climate change
Rain is so often a pain for cricketers – but one Sussex club are to use it to their advantage, while reacting to climate change and the likelihood of more hot summers to come that will affect their wicket.
Formula E Tops Independent Global Sustainability In Sport Rankings
Formula E has been ranked as the Best Total Performer from more than 300 global sports organisations in the 2022 Global Sustainability Benchmark in Sports (GSBS) annual report.
The Role of Sports in Climate Change
The magnitude of climate change is arguably best depicted in the fact that most, if not all, aspects of life are altered by it.
Climate Change: IOC President worried about future of winter sports
The consequences of climate change on winter sports are “alarming,” Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) told German news agency DPA.
World University Games' torch lights focus on sustainability
The near two-foot torch actually produces an LED light flame, highlighting the game’s focus on sustainability while also limiting its impact on the climate.
CLIMATE CHANGE & SUSTAINABILITY NEWS
Cop15: historic deal struck to halt biodiversity loss by 2030
Governments appear to have signed a once-in-a-decade deal to halt the destruction of Earth’s ecosystems, but the agreement seems to have been forced through by the Chinese president, ignoring the objections of some African states.
ASAP Cheat Sheet: A guide to sustainability communication in the sport sector
Why is communication important for any sustainability programme or strategy? Simply put, it will make or break any sustainability program.
SandSI resource library
Explore global case studies in sport and sustainability in the Sport and Sustainability International (SandSI) resource library.
Sport Ecology Group resources
The Sport Ecology Group, a collective of industry experts & researchers, have created a site with various educational and research opportunities.
Click here for more information.
Olympic Games Sustainability Essentials
The Olympic Games has launched Sustainability Essentials, an informative series of guides to help Olympic teams manage sustainability programmes.
Do you want to know what to do and how to start your eco journey?
The Future proofing community sport & recreation facilities: A roadmap for climate change management for the sport and recreation facilities sector resources can help support your journey. Free to use!
This project was developed by the Sports Environment Alliance in partnership with the Victorian Government.
UNFCCC Sport for Climate Action Framework
We encourage you to become a signatory of the UNFCCC Sport for Climate Action Framework. Join a global network of sport leaders who will engage and enact the five (5) principles of the framework.t
