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Connecting COP28 Outcomes To Sport, by Claire Poole
It’s been a controversial edition of the annual climate summit. Reports state that nearly 100,000 delegates registered for COP28, including 2,500 oil and gas lobbyists. There has been a lot of discourse surrounding Sultan Al Jaber’s presidency and some of his comments during the summit.
Sports were visible across the two-week summit, the highlight of which was the five-year anniversary of UN Sports for Climate Action Framework
Scientists have confirmed 2023 will be the hottest year on record
Scientists have confirmed 2023 will be the hottest year on record, with the official declaration from climate change service Copernicus ECMWF run by the EU, made with a month to spare.
McLaren Racing Has A New Plan To Tackle Climate Change
The racing organisation has won twenty F1 championships, 183 grand prix and three Indy 500s. It also conquered the 24-hour race at Le Mans on its first attempt. Now McLaren is partnering its speed and innovation with those of carbon removal company @UNDO - as well as @The Great Barrier Reef Foundation and Mombak - as part of its new Climate Contribution Programme (CCP), which aims to accelerate the removal of excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and scale climate solutions.
Earth’s hottest 12-month streak
The world has just experienced its hottest 12-month period in recorded history
Formula E VP Of Sustainability Julia Pallé Talks COP 28 And The Future Of Sports
Formula E VP Of Sustainability Julia Pallé Talks COP 28 And The Future Of Sports
Olympism365: Using sport to advance the education and development of young people in Latin America
The positive impact of sport and Olympism is being brought to young people and communities in Latin America.
The IOC Executive Board recently discussed the sustainable future for the Olympic Winter Games and the opportunity for a 2030-2034 double allocation.
The preliminary findings of a report looking at a sustainable future for the Olympic Winter Games were recently presented to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board (EB) during the last day of its meeting in Mumbai, India.
World Sailing launch a series of webinars called the ‘Sustainability Sessions.
These sessions aim to empower Member National Authorities, event organisers, sailing clubs, and anyone involved in the sport to improve their sustainability practices.
SUSTAINABLE SPORT INDEX
In celebration of #GreenSportsDay, APTIM - a global industry leader committed to accelerating the transition to a clean and efficient future - has released its third annual Sustainable Sport Index Benchmarking Report (SSI).
SustainaBALL program will continue to make a difference at U16 Asian Championship 2023.
Players, fans and staff will be once again making a difference at the FIBA U16 Asian Championship through the implementation of SustainaBALL,
This September, Australian Sailing is proud to shine the spotlight on sustainability in sailing
This September, Australian Sailing is proud to shine the spotlight on sustainability in sailing
'Hazardous': how heat could kill summer sport
Extreme weather is increasingly affecting summer sports, with life-changing consequences for athletes. But now a new group is speaking up on the issue.
Six sports environment podcasts you should listen to!
This year has been tough. But, one positive of lockdown and restrictions, is having more time to listen to some great sports podcasts – particularly ones that have a focus on things even bigger than the game – like our planet. Here are six great sports and planet podcasts you should check out – you know you have the time!
#NoPlanetNoPlay: Episode 1
The Sport Environment Alliance’s #NoPlanetNoPlay podcast is hosted by Tiffany Cherry, SEA Director and Co-Chair of SEA’s Ambassador Committee. It investigates how we can do more {for the planet} with less {footprint}.
Sport’s Role in Averting Climate Crisis: With Sports Environment Alliance ED, Dr Sheila Nguyen
Listen to the Episode 54 of the RegenNarration podcast, hosted by Anthony James and featuring SEA’s Dr Sheila Nguyen.
Richmond FC partner Sports for Climate Action Initiative
#SEAMember – Richmond Football Club are taking action on and off the field. They’re the first AFL Club to join the United Nations’ Sports for Climate Action Initiative.
Steven Grimmer from Swamprats C.C speaks on ABC Great Southern radio
It’s fantastic to see Steven Grimmer from #SEAmembers – Swamprats Cricket Club speak on ‘Mornings with Gianfranco Di Giovanni’ on ABC Great Southern radio.
Podcast 2040 Q&A: Dr Sheila Nguyen, Damon Gameau & Adam Bumpus
Hear the 2040 Q&A podcast from SEA Executive Director Dr. Sheila Nguyen, Damon Gameau & Adam Bumpus, exploring how we can make a positive change on our environment!
Lonely, unfit and hooked on air- conditioning – is this the summer of the future?
Check out this article which appeared in The Age – featuring our very own Sheila Nguyen!
When it’s too darned hot on the court
Check out this article which appeared in The Age – written by our very own Sheila Nguyen!