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COP29 - Sport for climate action: pick up the ball to act for climate change. Youth, Sports, and Sustainability: Building a Responsible Future

Conferencias, seminarios, jornadas y congresos.
Online. Timezone: Europe/Madrid. 15:30 - 16:30
19 November 2024

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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:

  • Rafael Muela. Real Betis.
  • Alejandro García Pellitero. General Delegate Council of Environment. Valladolid City Council. Spain.