The Role of Sport in Combating Climate Change
April 6, 2022
Details
In the context of the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, you are invited to a global virtual event on Wednesday 6 April 2022 at 9:30 AM EDT.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres declared that “we must go into emergency mode against the climate crisis,” warning that, “the battle to keep the 1.5C goal alive will be won or lost this decade."
The world of sport is in a unique position to display leadership in climate action and in mitigating the effects of climate change. On this International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, learn about innovative actions sport is taking to limit its footprint, incentivize action in, and beyond, the sporting sector, and how it plays a major role in amplifying awareness and contributing low-cost, high-impact solutions.
Join us on Wednesday, 6 April 2022 at 9:30am EDT on the UN YouTube Channel or UN Web TV for a virtual event hosted by UN Under-Secretary-General Melissa Fleming, featuring remarks from high-level UN Officials, and conversations with elite athletes and Olympians, and major sporting groups including the 2022 Qatar World Cup organizing committee, and World Rugby (moderated by NBC correspondent Tabitha Lipkin).
Click here to register
SPEAKERS
Melissa Fleming, Under-Secretary-General,United Nations Department of Global Communications hosts the event
Amina J. Mohammed, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General provides welcome remarks
Lindita Xhaferi-Salihu, UNFCCC Sports for Climate Action Lead delivers keynote address
Curated Conversations with Sports Industry Leaders & Elite World-Class Athletes
Moderator: Tabitha Lipkin, Broadcast Journalist and NBCLX Evening Host
- Mihir Warty, Chief Strategy Officer, World Rugby (UN Sports for Climate Action Signatory)
- Bodour Al Meer, Sustainability Director, the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy, FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar
- Jessie Diggins, Olympic Gold-Medal Athlete (Skiing) & Protect Our Winters Board Member
- Boris Herrmann, Ocean Skipper, Team Malizia (UN Sports for Climate Action Signatory)
- Tatyana McFadden, 20x Paralympic Medalist, 24x World Major Marathon winner
Curated Conversation On The Intersection of Sport, Government & Climate Action
Moderator: Robert Skinner, Chief of Partnerships and Global Engagement, UN Department of Global Communications
- H.E. Ms. Isabelle Picco, Permanent Representative of the Principality of Monaco to the United Nations
- H.E. Ms. Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani, Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations
HOW TO JOIN THE EVENT
- Register for International Day of Sport for Development and Peace: The Role of Sport in Combating Climate Change - once you register, a few days before the event you will receive an email with links to join the event.
- Event website for additional information & programme.
The event is organized by the UN Department of Global Communications and Department of Economic and Social Affairs, with the support of the Permanent Mission of the Principality of Monaco to the United Nations and the Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar to the United Nations. Event Contact: creative@un.org.
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The “FIA Introductory Guide for Sustainable Events” has been designed to provide event organisers with the technical support and guidance to identify simple and clear actions for improving their sustainability performance. The focus is on small actions that can lead to significant changes allowing for a practical approach that can be applied to events of all sizes.
The guidelines are also in close alignment with the requirements of the FIA’s Environmental Accreditation Programme.
The application of the guidelines is meant to lead the user to achieve a two-star level, the second of a three-tiered accreditation system.The guidelines are structured around six key impact areas:
- Energy use. Including identifying the sources, measuring use and targeting.
- Air Quality & Transport. Commonly considered the main source of emissions, the attention is centered on reductions and efficiency.
- Waste Management. Focusing on reducing, reusing and recycle in order to build a successful waste management plan.
- Water & Biodiversity. Providing access to fresh drinking water to participants and preventing any potential harm or disruption to natural habitats while protecting and educating on its importance.
- Supply Chain. By recognising the power over the supply chain, organisers can align with suppliers and sponsors that follow the sustainable vision of the event.
- Social Responsibility. Driving social and economic benefit to local and regional communities, involving its people, businesses and authorities.
BENEFITS
- The creation of guidelines for sustainable events can serve both externally and internally, guiding the organisation of all types of events in a more sustainable way.
- Having a guide for sustainable events can serve as an entry point for more advanced programs, such as the FIA Accreditation programme, driving both awareness and practical action points.
- FIA can share the environmental awareness in a user-friendly way which helps the FIA to fulfil its required goals and environmental targets.
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