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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Latest Episodes
Championing Adaptation with Pops Mensah-Bonsu & Danielle Alakija
What does adaptation really mean in sport and for athletes? Why is it becoming one of the biggest topics in this space, more so than awareness and mitigation?In this special episode, recorded during London Climate Action Week, Claire Poo...
Heat Hazards, Sick Swimmers & Olympic Ambitions
Claire is back with this week's Climate Hat Trick, exploring how environmental pressures are putting the Tour de France, open-water swimming, and Germany's Olympic ambitions to the test.British Podcast Awards 2026 Longlist -
London Climate Action Week, Air-Miles Infantino & the Fossil Fuel Industry
This week's episode features a diverse Climate Hat Trick, exploring the latest news from London Climate Action Week 2026, FIFA World Cup 2026, and the fossil fuel industry in Australian schools and youth sport settings. Clair...
The Cost of Carrying On: Heat Fatalities, World Cup Controversies & Event Expansion
Claire is coming in hot with this week's Climate Hat Trick – literally. As extreme heat affects countries around the world, Claire looks at the growing risks of the changing climate in sport, the escalating scrutiny on player welfare at the Wor...
"Sometimes athletes, we forget the power that we have." Ellie Simmonds on using her platform for purpose
Today, Claire is joined by Ellie Simmonds, Paralympic, World and European swimming champion, broadcaster, BAFTA-winning documentarian and an ambassador for physical education and ocean conservation. They chat about using your protecting our wat...
