Sport x climate November news & resources
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
Save Winter project at 2023 FISU World University Games will set new environmental standards
The 2023 International University Sports Federation (FISU) World University Games in Lake Placid will set a new standard for the event in terms of environmental sustainability as part of a Save Winter initiative.
Sport for Good Playbook
Sports Pro Media has released part four of the Sport For Good Playbook, looking at how companies invested in sport are doubling down on those efforts by actively mobilising communities of people and organisations around a common cause.
Sport Positive Summit brings together sports organisations to discuss action and ambition on climate change, and calls for cooperation
The third edition of the Sport Positive Summit, supported by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), United Nations Climate Change (UNFCCC) and other global sports organisations, was held in London last month.
Morten Thorsby named BBC Green Sports Awards athlete of the year
Thorsby is the first recipient of an award which recognises a young sportsperson who is either professional or on a pathway to elite sport and has proactively demonstrated support for environmental and/or climate change issues.
European Equestrian Federation backs study of equine carbon footprint
The European Equestrian Federation (EEF) has provided its backing to a study aiming to evaluate the carbon footprint of a horse featuring in elite competition and provide recommendations on ways to create a more sustainable set-up.
With hotter temperatures come more football deaths
The number of football players who have died from heat has increased dramatically over the last decade, says Scott Anderson, the longtime head athletic trainer at Oklahoma and now president of the College Athletic Trainers Society.
Australian surfers ride climate action wave
The image of the typical, laid-back surfer does not sit easily with the stereotype of earnest environmental campaigners. But elite bodyboarder Chris Kirkman is proof that surfers have a part to play in fighting the climate emergency.
UK Sport signs UN Sports for Climate Action framework and makes net zero commitment
Last month, UK Sport became a signatory of the UN Sports for Climate Action, in the process committing to halving our carbon emissions by 2030 and achieving net-zero by 2040.
Netball Australia celebrates netball exchange success
In a phenomenal effort, Netball Victoria saw over 2400 netballs donated over the course of two days, which equates to a staggering 34,285 black balloons. When we break that down even further it equates to 1,714,285 carbon emissions, highlighting the huge impact incorrectly recycled netballs can have on the environment.
Sustainability in sports podcast - Seek Together podcast
Just like in other industries, the call among athletes, sports associations and society at large to make sporting events and equipment more sustainable has become louder.
CLIMATE CHANGE & SUSTAINABILITY NEWS
UN emissions gap report 2022
As growing climate change impacts are experienced across the globe, the message that greenhouse gas emissions must fall is unambiguous.
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.
Climate Reality to Egypt toolkit
COP27 in Egypt (7 – 18 November 2022) presents a unique opportunity to act together for strong climate action in this region. This toolkit will help you to champion climate policy on the road to and during COP27.
You can access the resources here.
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
