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January 17, 2020
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The IOC and the Olympic Games – Addressing climate change

Sustainability is central to the Olympic Movement’s vision of “building a better world through sport”. It is one of the three pillars of Olympic Agenda […]

Climate Action
January 16, 2020
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Australian Open qualifying matches cancelled after rain & air quality concerns

Australian Open qualifying was cancelled for the day because of rain after earlier delays caused by the “very poor” air quality from ongoing bushfires […]

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January 15, 2020
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The UCI obtains EDGE certification for its commitment to workplace gender equality

The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) is proud to announce that it has been awarded EDGE Certification, the international standard for organisations in terms of […]

Gender Equality
January 15, 2020
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Environmentalist Lizzie Carr hails “Display of unity” at Lausanne 2020

Whether you prefer taking to the athletics track, the ski slopes or the water, sport has always represented an opportunity to step away from […]

Peace and Justice
January 14, 2020
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Australian Open aids Melbourne’s fight against climate change

As Melbourne gets hotter and drier, the organisers of the year’s first Grand Slam are aiding the city’s climate change fight by hosting a […]

Source: The Sustainability Report
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January 11, 2020
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Sustainability on the IOF agenda

Sustainability was one of the key topics on the IOF Joint Meeting. IOF Stefano Bisoffi (ITA), Chairperson of the IOF Environment and Sustainability Commission, […]

Climate ActionResponsible ConsumptionSustainable Cities and Communities
January 9, 2020
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Climate tickets and fridays for future: German Football clubs take climate actions

September 20, 2019 may go down as a landmark day in the world’s collective fight against climate change. A marathon 18 hour negotiation between […]

Source: The Sustainability Report
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January 9, 2020
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World Athletics Air Quality road races

In the long distance running community, there was much to celebrate at last month’s Valencia Marathon. For the first time, four women broke 2:19 […]

Source: World Athletics
Climate ActionGood HealthPartnerships for the GoalsSustainable Cities and Communities
January 8, 2020
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A glimpse into the future: Lausanne2020 highlights sustainable approach to games

Since their inception in 2010, the YOG have been a testing ground for new ideas. They are known for introducing new sports and event […]

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December 19, 2019
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Dow Great Bay Invitational achieves World-Class recognition in its first year

The 2019 Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational (Dow GLBI) recently was named a GEO Certified® Tournament, designating it as the first-ever professional golf tournament […]

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