Pathway 15:
Sports
* Also U.N. Sustainable Development Goals #4 Quality Education, #5 Gender Equality, #10 Reduced Inequalities, and #16 Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions Read More
Days to Celebrate:
April: International Day of Sport for Development and Peace
May 25th: World Football Day
June 3rd: World Bicycle Day
October 6th: Green Sports Day
December 21st: World Basketball Day
Green Sports Pledge by Project Green Schools x Green Sports Alliance
Guides and Curricula
Green Sports Alliance Playbooks – Comprehensive playbooks and guides to implementing sustainability initiatives in the sports sector.
International Olympic Committee’s Sustainability Essentials – Guides to provide a general understanding of environmental action and sustainability in sports.
UNFCCC’s Sports for Climate Action Courses – This self-paced training provides sports professionals, decision-makers, and enthusiasts with the knowledge and tools to contribute to a low-emission and climate-resilient future in sports.
United Nations Climate Change: Sports for Climate Action Framework
The Football Executive’s Guide to Sustainability Strategy – The Sustainability Report
Apps
Sport Go Green – Calculate the carbon footprint of sporting events
Useful Links
Sport Ecology Research Database – Research related to sport and the natural environment.
The Rising Threat of Extreme Heat for Young Athletes – Time Magazine
Championing Sustainability in Sports: A Comprehensive Guide – EcoSports
Mitigating Biodiversity Impacts of New Sports Venues – IUCN
NEEF & National Hockey League Sustainability Guides & Activities
Athletics for a Better World Standard – World Athletics
Football for the Goals – United Nations Sustainable Development Goals