Engage participants in a dynamic, collaborative session focused on exploring how young people can drive sustainable practices within the sports world. This activity invites attendees to share their perspectives, brainstorm innovative solutions, and co-create actionable ideas that make sports more environmentally conscious. Through group interactions and guided discussions, participants will have the opportunity to voice their ideas and contribute to a shared vision for sustainable sports.
Objectives:
General:
- Awareness and Education: How do young people perceive sustainability in sports? What changes would they like to see?
- Sustainable Practices in Sports: Sharing examples of sustainable initiatives within sports, both on individual and collective levels.
- Innovation and Technology: Brainstorming innovative solutions to promote sustainability in sports facilities, equipment, and logistics.
- The Role of Sports Institutions: Discussing how federations, clubs, and organisations can foster a culture of sustainability in sports.
- Challenges and Opportunities: Identifying the main challenges young people face in promoting greener sports and the opportunities to overcome them.
Specific:
- To showcase initiatives led by two football clubs to mobilise citizens around climate action.
- To illustrate how games, including football and other sports can be powerful tools for driving climate action.
Key Note Speaker:
Lindita Xhaferi-Salihu. Initiatives Lead. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
Activity Facilitator
Rocío Ruiz Berdejo. Project Manager. Forever Green for Real Betis.
Climate Referees:
- Sara Ros. iCatalist.
- Rafael Muela. Real Betis.
- Alejandro García Pellitero. General Delegate Council of Environment. Valladolid City Council. Spain.
- EU Climate Pact Ambassadors.