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
"All 60 clubs have to win this game" - How J.League is driving sustainability in football
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In this episode, Claire sits down with an incredible sustainability leader from the world of football in Japan.
Takayuki Tsujii, Sustainability Executive Officer at J. League, shares how sustainability is being embedded into Japanese football and what the launch of Sport Positive Leagues in Japan means.
Listen to hear practical ways to create a sustainable sport system that ensures climate actions are holistic, measurable, and embedded rather than just symbolic.
J.LEAGUE Climate Action Handbook – English
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The Climate Hat-Trick Sources
Story 1: Earth’s climate swings increasingly out of balance: WMO Report launch
https://wmo.int/news/media-centre/earths-climate-swings-increasingly-out-of-balance
Story 2: $1bn stadium crowned best MLB ballpark as climate change and $700m star make impact
Additional links:
Ranking the Most Home Run-Friendly MLB Ballparks (2020-2025)
https://www.rotowire.com/baseball/article/most-home-run-friendly-mlb-ballparks-107439
"Global Warming, Home Runs, and the Future of America’s Pastime” - 2023
https://journals.ametsoc.org/view/journals/bams/104/5/BAMS-D-22-0235.1.xml
Story 3: World Athletics launches phase two of groundbreaking air quality initiative at World Indoor Championships
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