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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has released the finalists for the annual IOC Climate Action Awards 2024
Launched in November 2022, the IOC Climate Action Awards encourage, recognise and reward innovative projects.
Congratulations to SEA Ambassador Rhydian Cowley and his team-mate Jemima Montag
Congratulations to SEA Ambassador Rhydian Cowley and his team-mate Jemima Montag
The Earth has just experienced its warmest day in recent history
The Earth has just experienced its warmest day in recent history.
Behind the scenes, organisers of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games have been working for years to make sure that they will be the most sustainable Games ever
The wait is nearly over! In a little over 24 hours, the 2024 Olympic Games will finally be underway .
Behind the scenes, organisers of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games have been working for years to make sure that they will be the most sustainable Games ever.
Over 70 organisations have committed to becoming greener by signing Sport England's Going for Green pledge.
Over 70 organisations from across the sport and physical activity sector, including The Football Association, England Athletics and Paddle UK have committed to becoming greener by signing Sport England's Going for Green pledge.
All England Club continues to lead in sustainability.
As the Wimbledon Finals capture the spotlight this weekend, the All England Club continues to lead in sustainability. Committed to acting as a force for good, Wimbledon aspires to make a positive impact on the economy, society, and the environment in alignment with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
World Rainforest Day celebrates the crucial role that healthy rainforests play in climate stability, biodiversity, cultural heritage, and livelihoods
World Rainforest Day celebrates the crucial role that healthy rainforests play in climate stability, biodiversity, cultural heritage, and livelihoods
Sports Environment Alliance announces departure of CEO Jan Fitzgerald
Sports Environment Alliance (SEA) Board and team announce with regret the departure of our CEO, Jan Fitzgerald, effective at the end of September 2024.
World Sailing marks World Oceans Day by publishing first annual Sustainability Report
Released to mark the recent World Oceans Day and with the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on the horizon, World Sailing has published its first annual Sustainability Report.
Sports Environment Alliance welcomes two new non-executive Directors to the Board
Sports Environment Alliance (SEA) is pleased to announce the appointment of two non-executive directors, Melanie Robertson and Kieran Power, following an extensive national search.
On the Field, Off the Grid: Empowering Local Businesses in Sports Sustainability
As part of World Environment day, Zandy Powell, Sports Environment Alliance Memberships and Programme Manager, last night attended an event hosted by The Melbourne Climate Network, in partnership with the City of Melbourne.
Global Football Week on in Melbourne
The week was timed perfectly with a new report launched recently that outlines what all twenty clubs are doing on environmental sustainability, from fan travel, food, player engagement, biodiversity, as well as what you don’t see behind the scenes.
Today is World Turtle Day!
Today, we celebrate these incredible creatures and reflect on the vital role that healthy waterways play in their survival—and the enjoyment of water sports.
Premier League clubs praised for climate progress
Earlier this year The Premier League in the UK issued a ‘sustainability commitment’, external to be a minimum standard for clubs, after “extensive consultation” between clubs and the league’s sustainability working group.
It puts the emphasis on clubs to develop “robust” policies and a greenhouse gas dataset, and help with a “common framework for action”.
Sports In U.K. Unite To Take Action On Water Pollution
Seven U.K. sports governing bodies have come together to put their weight behind the pressing issue of water pollution, unveiling the Clean Water Alliance recently
Australia’s first national Environmentally Sustainable Procurement Policy
Federal Minister for the Environment and Water, Tanya Plibersek recently announced that businesses will soon have the confidence to invest in sustainable products - without the green tape.
Less, better and for longer: Five ways Paris 2024 is delivering more sustainable Games
Paris 2024, with the first Olympic Games fully aligned with Olympic Agenda 2020, promises to deliver spectacular Games that are more responsible, more sustainable and more inclusive.
The organisers have laid out a cutting-edge plan to halve the Games-related carbon footprint compared to previous Games, with innovative solutions for energy, food, venues, transport and digital services.
SEA Summit 2024 - #SEAChanger Award Winners Announced
Sports Environment Alliance (SEA) is delighted to announce this year’s winners of the #SEAChanger Awards.
The awards are presented to an individual, sporting organisation, sports club, venue, or facility who have demonstrated outstanding environmental and climate leadership, driven change, or contributed to best practice environmental stewardship in the areas of water, energy, materials, biodiversity, or engagement and education over the last two years.
Driving change with energy innovation at the Grand Prix™
The Australian Grand Prix Corporation’s commitment to becoming leaders in sustainable major events will see targeted areas of the FORMULA 1 ROLEX AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX 2024 powered by zero emission technology.
Clearing another hurdle at the Arctic Winter Games
There is no doubt the world is warming, and we know this is impacting the ability to play sports across the world. But what isn’t often considered is the social impact that cancelled and rescheduled events have.