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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Sport Science
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The climate crisis necessitates urgent action across all sectors, including sports.
  • The United Nations (UN) urges the sport sector to demonstrate climate leadership and reduce environmental impact.
  • Current efforts focus on mega sport events, with limited strategies for recreational sport and exercise programs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a practical tool supporting local stakeholders in creating climate-friendly sport and exercise programs.
  • To provide a structured approach for reducing the environmental footprint of recreational physical activity.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and desk research based on the UN's 'Sports for Climate Action' framework.
  • Development of a checklist to guide the design and delivery of sustainable sport and exercise initiatives.

Main Results:

  • A 16-item checklist was created, organized into five key dimensions.
  • The dimensions include: active transport, exercise carbon footprint, low-carbon clothing/equipment, instructor advocacy, and communication strategies.
  • The checklist supports planning, advertising, implementation, and evaluation of climate-friendly programs.

Conclusions:

  • The checklist aims to facilitate the development of climate-friendly sport and exercise programs at the local level.
  • Further research is required to test the checklist's practical implementation.
  • Intersectoral collaboration is crucial for improving active transport infrastructure and developing sustainable sports facilities.