The Climate of Sport
The Climate of Sport is your weekly fast-take on the biggest stories in sport, through the lens of forces reshaping the game. From extreme weather to sustainability, and the business realities behind it, we break down what’s happening, what it means, and why it matters for sports organisations, athletes, leagues, sponsors, investors, fans and participants.
Sport is entering a new era. Climate impacts are already affecting how events are played, scheduled, and delivered, while sustainability is becoming central to governance, funding, and commercial strategy. For those working in the sport ecosystem, investors, and leaders, understanding these shifts isn’t optional, it’s essential. This podcast gives you the context behind the headlines and a front-row seat to the biggest changes shaping the future of sport.
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The Climate of Sport
Latest Episodes
Marathon Milestones, Snow Sport Guidance & Collective Climate Action
How are sports events and organisations planning for a more sustainable future? This week, Claire explores the New York City Marathon's efforts to reduce its environmental footprint as it celebrates 50 years, a new FIS and World Meteorolo...
Extreme Heat, Sponsor Scrutiny & Sustainable Sportswear
This week on the Climate of Sport, Claire explores the relationship between today's sports world and extreme heat, sponsorship and apparel.BONUS: Claire highlights a new Lancet report published ahead of COP31, calling for climat...
Irony, Funding & Accountability
On this week's Climate of Sport, Claire chats about how better infrastructure and accessible physical activity can help communities and their sports adapt to a changing climate. Finally, Claire returns with an update on the case of Arizona Stat...
Frameworks, Strategies & Duty of Care
Back from Sport Positive Summit and Awards 2026, Claire returns to the Climate of Sport with updates on the latest developments in the sport x sustainability sector.This week covers a new update to the UN Sports for Climate Action Framew...
Willow Woes, Sports Philanthropy & Fatal Heat
This week's climate hat-trick stories all share a common theme: risk and resilience. From cricket bats to philanthropic funding and heat-related health risks, Claire dives into the consequences of the climate crisis on sport and th...
