The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has released the finalists for the annual IOC Climate Action Awards 2024
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has released the finalists for the annual IOC Climate Action Awards 2024, celebrating those within the Olympic Movement who are taking concrete measures to help address climate change.
Launched in November 2022, the IOC Climate Action Awards encourage, recognise and reward innovative projects from National Olympic Committees (NOCs), International Federations (IFs) and athletes that aim to reduce the environmental impact of sports, while inspiring the wider Olympic Movement to take action.
“Climate change is taking its toll on everyone, and sport is no exception,” said Marie Sallois, the IOC Director of Sustainability. “We all have the responsibility to reduce our impact. The IOC Climate Action Awards aim to celebrate those that are driving climate action within the wider Olympic Movement..."
Categories include:
The Sustainable travel award that recognises innovative action and advocacy to travel more sustainably within the sports calendar.
The Innovation award that recognises collaboration to accelerate the reduction of emissions by International Federations (IFs,) National Olympic Committees (NOCs) and athletes that use innovation and education to create more sustainable futures.
The Athlete Advocacy Award that highlights the endeavours of athletes who actively engage people and communities in the fight against climate change.
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