2023 was officially the hottest year ever for our planet, and was the first year in which all days were 1 °C warmer than the pre-industrial period.

As we navigate our way to a similar or even worse situation, what can we expect the state of our sports to be like in the future?

In the future we can expect an increase in the duty of care for athletes and young people, weather-related health warnings, acclimation periods, heat rules and cooling off breaks to be implemented more frequently, and if adverse conditions are deemed unsafe. , then changes can be made, in either timing, scheduling or cancellation.

A 28-year-old transportation advocate has embarked on a daring odyssey that stretches across 18,000 miles.

Cycling his way through all the national parks in the United States, he has been trying to preserve the sanctity of the national treasures of the world. Beyond this massive physical feat lies a profound mission, and that is to raise awareness of the looming specter of climate change that could irreversibly alter these iconic landscapes.

Climate change presents a range of risks and impacts that are expected to negatively impact our economy. These include property loss and damage, infrastructure and service costs and risks to financial stability and Australia’s property and agricultural sectors will be some of the hardest hit by climate change in the future.

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, with the official declaration from climate change service Copernicus ECMWF run by the EU, made with a month to spare.

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.

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

The positive impact of sport and Olympism is being brought to young people and communities in Latin America.

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.

These sessions aim to empower Member National Authorities, event organisers, sailing clubs, and anyone involved in the sport to improve their sustainability practices.

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).

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

Extreme weather is increasingly affecting summer sports, with life-changing consequences for athletes. But now a new group is speaking up on the issue.

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!

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}.

Listen to the Episode 54 of the RegenNarration podcast, hosted by Anthony James and featuring SEA’s Dr Sheila Nguyen.

#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.

It’s fantastic to see Steven Grimmer from #SEAmembers – Swamprats Cricket Club speak on ‘Mornings with Gianfranco Di Giovanni’ on ABC Great Southern radio.