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
London Climate Action Week, Air-Miles Infantino & the Fossil Fuel Industry
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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. Claire breaks down these stories and reports at the intersection of climate crises, sustainability, and future sport.
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This week's Climate Hat-Trick stories:
Story 1: London Climate Action Week reflections
Adapt2Win - https://www.adapt2win.org/
Increased focus on climate adaptation and development should not sideline emissions reduction - https://www.carbontrust.com/news-and-insights/insights/increased-focus-on-climate-adaptation-and-development-should-not-sideline-emissions-reduction
Formula E Change. Accelerated. Live. - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/julia-pall%C3%A9-1b4a52113_lcaw2026-changeacceleratedlive-formulae-ugcPost-7476300072746582017-JlSf/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAB2C9XQBy0YU9xKeWE8PoJUKAnnxBzCtEos
Story 2: Air-miles Infantino strikes again, but only for the men
27 flights, 24 matches: The carbon cost of Fifa president's World Cup tour - https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cgev5wy0zg3o
Gianni Infantino: FIFA president leaves Women's World Cup after less than a week to go to Tahiti - https://www.skysports.com/football/news/28508/12929209/gianni-infantino-fifa-president-leaves-womens-world-cup-after-less-than-a-week-to-go-to-tahiti#:~:text=Only%20after%20Sky%20News%20asked,event%20continues%20without%20his%20presence.
Story 3: From stadium sponsorship to school lessons and community sport
Fifa urged to drop Saudi oil giant Aramco as activists target World Cup - https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jun/19/activists-world-cup-fifa-aramco-oil-partnership
Coal and gas giants spending tens of millions on programs in schools and children's sport - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-29/coal-gas-presence-schools-children-sport/106847404
Fossil Fuel Industry in Australian Schools & Childhood Settings. - https://commsdeclare.org/cradle-to-career/
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POW Clean Miles Report - https://cdn1.protectourwinters.uk/pow1/assets/Clean_Miles_report_POW_UK_lowres_0d461643b1.pdf
World Athletics releases sustainability strategy midway report - https://worldathletics.org/organisation/news/sustainability-strategy-midway-report
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