A brand new topic for Nick and Matt in this episode of the Globetrottin’ ADs as they talk with David Hughes from AIS Bucharest about the UNs Sports for Climate Action Framework.
The UNs sports initiative is actually not a new one but has not made a tremendous impact in the world of sports yet. The guys talk about what it exactly is, how David and AIS Bucharest became interested in it and what they have done so far.
Most importantly some ideas of how international schools around the world can start to take this subject to another level are discussed. Especially how schools and conferences can bring their sports programs into their schools' already established environmental clubs.
The UN has established five main principles in their framework which make it incredibly easy for someone to start making a difference;
Principle 1: Undertake systematic efforts to promote greater environmental responsibility;
Principle 2: Reduce overall climate impact;
Principle 3: Educate for climate action;
Principle 4: Promote sustainable and responsible consumption;
Principle 5: Advocate for climate action through communication.
Even though just listening to this episode is already a start in the right direction here are links to the resources talked about in the episode and more.....
United Nations Sports for Climate Action Documents: Website / Full Document
UNESCO Climate Friendly Schools
AISB’s Carbon Footprint for International Travel 2019-20 / AISB School Newspaper Article
Football - Will your football club be underwater in 2050? Video
The Guardian’s Football Weekly Podcast - Football and the Climate Crisis
Ensuring Buildings a Facilities are Eco-Friendly
School Awards/Affiliations: https://www.greenschoolsalliance.org/ & http://www.greenschools.net/
Thank you to our podcast sponsors; Kukri Sports and Coach Evaluator
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