Sports4Nature

🌍 Green Sports Day is just around the corner! 🌱 This Sunday, we celebrate #GreenSportsDay, and there’s no better way to kick it off than by showcasing the incredible power of #sports to protect #nature. We’re thrilled to launch our latest Sports for Nature film, highlighting a global movement of sports organizations committed to safeguarding our planet. https://lnkd.in/eXbzSXuV Sports depend on nature, but our global arena is at risk. Sports for Nature is bringing together a global community of sports organisations taking action for nature. No matter what or where you play, this affects all of us, and it will take all of us, to make a difference, together. Teamwork is in our nature. Join our global movement. #GreenSportsDay #Sports4Nature #SustainabilityInSports #TeamworkForNature #COP16 #biodiversity International Olympic Committee – IOC UN Environment Programme UN Biodiversity Dona Bertarelli Philanthropy

🌍🏟️ New Article Alert: Sports4Nature featured in APTIM’s 2024 Sustainable Sport Index Index Benchmarking Report! Sports venues are stepping up in sustainability, showing that stadiums can be powerful champions for nature! From water-saving systems to biodiversity-boosting practices, these spaces are setting new standards for a greener future. 💧🌸♻️ We’re especially proud that our Program Leader, Meredith McCurdy, contributed to this report, helping highlight the impact of sustainable practices across sports venues. Curious about how the Sports4Nature Framework is driving this movement? Check out our latest article to see how APTIM’s insights are transforming the game! 👉 https://lnkd.in/eBWFRRM9 #SustainableSport #SportsForNature #APTIM #GreenFuture

Colleagues and friends at UN Biodiversity COP16 - @IUCN Member @PlayforNature will host an event in the @EU Pavilion on Monday, 28 October, at 8:30am, where we will discuss Sports4Nature. Join us if you can. International Olympic Committee – IOC UN Environment Programme Dona Bertarelli Philanthropy Fair Play For Planet Julien Pierre Post2020 Biodiversity Framework - EU support Expertise France #OneTeamforBiodiversity @UEenLaCOP16

On Wednesday, we held our third Sustainable Innovation Series event on 'Nature & Motor Sport' at the 2024 FIA Motor Sport Games in Valencia, Spain. Our exceptional lineup of speakers included representatives from Sports4Nature, Silverstone, Spain SailGP Team, Real Betis Balompié, and Extreme E.   Read some of their key takeaways below ⬇ #FIASustainableInnovation

🏁 NEWS: FIA – Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile Signs Sports4Nature Framework and Commits to Building a Nature-Positive Future for Motor Sport 🌱 FIA Senate President Carmelo Sanz de Barros declared “By becoming a signatory to the Sports for Nature Framework, we are taking a step further in our commitment to sustainability. We encourage all the motor sport stakeholders to join us and take an active part in this important initiative. Together we hold the power to create lasting change and a better future for our sport and our planet." 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e4JBDqhg #sportpositive #greensports #sportsforclimateaction #motorsport

We are proud to announce that we signed the Sports4Nature Framework in Valencia, Spain, during our third FIA Sustainable Innovation Series event.  By signing the Framework, we commit to taking positive actions to reduce our impact on nature and biodiversity.  We invite the whole motor sport community to join us and contribute to building a nature-positive future for our sport. Read more ➡ https://lnkd.in/e4JBDqhg #FIASustainableInnovation

Who says #Nature and #Motorsport can’t team up? 🌿🏎️ At Sports4Nature, we’re all about making it happen! Join Meredith McCurdy as she chats with Sara Mariani and David Garrido this Wednesday, October 23rd in Valencia (or online!) at this exciting FIA – Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile event to explore some game-changing sustainable innovations in sports! 🎤✨ Whether you’re passionate about sport, nature, or both—this is a conversation you won’t want to miss! Let’s push boundaries and shape a greener future for sport together 🌍💪. ¡Hasta Pronto! 👋 #Sports4Nature #Sustainability #Motorsport #Innovation #Valencia #FIAEvent

Wow, it’s already been a week since Sports4Nature rocked the Sport Positive Summit! 🎉🌍 The energy is still electric! We had an all-star lineup of speakers, starting with Panel 1: ✨ Julie Duffus - International Olympic Committee – IOC, Daniel Cade -World Taekwondo, Libi Newell - Golf Sustainable, The R&A, Sam Barratt - UN Environment Programme, and Dr. Catherine Flitcroft - The British Mountaineering Council —breaking down how sports can be champions for nature 🌿🏞️. And then came Panel 2, where Meredith McCurdy - Sports4Nature, Jaime M. - World Rugby, Ben Barrett PIEMA REnvP - Union Cycliste Internationale, Mark Williams - England Squash, and Julie Duffus (back at it!) dived into biodiversity in sports, from indoor courts to cycling trails 🏙️🚴♂️🏋️♂️. Oh, and let’s not forget the group sessions! Jana Janotova & Emanuel Boscardin from our Sports4Nature team and the amazing Cecile Jolly from Dona Bertarelli Philanthropy led these with such energy, keeping everyone pumped and engaged! 💥🙌 Swipe through the carousel to catch all the panelists in action 👉. What was your biggest takeaway from the summit? Let’s keep the energy alive—share your thoughts with us! 💬👇 #SportPositive #Sport4Nature #Sustainability #NatureLovers #Biodiversity #PanelRecap #S4N

Heyyy London! 🎉👋 The Sports4Nature team is still buzzing from the energy of the Sport Positive Summit! 🌍🌱 We had an amazing time with our brilliant speakers and Sports for Nature Family: 💬 Julie Duffus from the International Olympic Committee – IOC and Sam Barratt from UN Environment Programme, and Cecile Jolly of Dona Bertarelli Philanthropy who shared some seriously cool ideas on how sports can better connect with nature 🌿✨. And of course, Meredith McCurdy, who took us on a fascinating journey through the world of biodiversity in urban and indoor sports 🏙️🌳. What stood out to you during the event? 🤔 We’d love to hear your thoughts—drop a comment below and let’s keep the conversation going! 💬👇💚

🌍 London, are you ready?! The Sport for Nature team is pumped to lead TWO awesome sessions at the Sport Positive Summit this week! 🔥 Morning session: Julie Duffus from the International Olympic Committee – IOC will moderate with Sam Barratt from UN Environment Programme, diving into how sports can map their relationship with nature 🌿. 🌆 Afternoon session: Meredith McCurdy, our Programme Leader, will explore the exciting world of biodiversity for urban and indoor sports 🏙️💚. Drop a comment 👇 if you’ll be in London! In-person is sold out, but don’t miss out—grab 20% off virtual registration with code: S4NSPS24 🔗: [link] #S4N #SportsForNature #SportPositiveSummit #SustainabilityInSports #UrbanSports #IndoorSports #NaturePositive