New two-part course launched: Introduction to Sports for Climate Action

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The world of sports has a unique and powerful platform to drive climate action. As the industry grapples with the dual challenge of reducing its own environmental footprint and adapting to the growing impacts of climate change, sports organizations must take the lead in building a more sustainable future.

To build awareness and foster action, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), through the UN CC:Learn Programme, partnered with UN Climate Change and adidas to develop the Sports and Climate Action e-learning series. This series provides sports professionals, decision-makers, and enthusiasts with the knowledge and tools to contribute to a low-emission and climate-resilient future in sports.

The series consists of two tracks: Introductory and Advanced. This Advanced Track is primarily designed for the staff of sports organizations. It builds on the foundational concepts introduced in the Introductory Track and dives deeper into actionable strategies for integrating climate considerations into sports organizations’ operations, business strategies, and advocacy efforts.

What will you learn?

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

1. Describe the interlinkages between sports and climate change.
2. Identify strategies to reduce emissions, adapt, engage and advocate for climate action through the power of sports.
3. Identify entry points for integrating climate change into business strategy and financial planning in sports.
4. Demonstrate the importance of partnerships and collaboration with different stakeholders to drive climate action in sports.
5. Present examples of climate action and engagement in sports and the importance of communication.  
6. Discuss the importance of transparency and accountability and the relevance of climate action in sports to promote climate solidarity.

How can you sign up?

Visit the course registration pages on UNCC:Learn:

• Part 1: Introduction to Sports for Climate Action
• Part 2: Sports for Climate Action

Join the upcoming webinars

Common Goal and adidas have partnered with UN Climate Change and UN CC:Learn/UNITAR to develop a dedicated series of free online training workshops covering key climate change topics and their intersection with sports and addressing concrete opportunities for engagement and action within organizations and among local communities.

• View more info on the online workshops on Sports for Climate Action

The Sports for Climate Action course was developed by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research through the UN CC:Learn Programme, the UN Climate Change Secretariat and supported by adidas, with collaboration from Common Goal and special thanks to Madeleine Orr.