Joining forces to accelerate low-carbon technology

Here is a copy of the webinar “Redefining the role of business and sport: How they can join forces to accelerate low-carbon technology resources across different sectors” the appeared to step around the elephant in the room - our proclivity to criss, cross the world, often taking tonnes of equipment with us, in pursuit of various sports.

The observations made on an earlier post, concluded that if we are serious about mitigating and adapting to the rigours of climate change, then a victim of that adaptation will be international sport, at least as it is presently played.

Watch the webinar here.

Redefining The Role Of Business & Sport: How Can They Join Forces To Accelerate Low-Carbon Technologies Across Different Sectors.

Can you imagine a world where combating climate change is an exciting and inspiring opportunity, an opportunity to harness the power of the best, to raise the bar, to overcome hurdles and to redefine the role of business and sport in society?

Climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing our society, already affecting natural environments and people around the world. In 2017, global CO2 emissions have risen again, after being flat for 3 years. Hence, global greenhouse gas emissions in 2020 are likely to be at the high end of the range projected by scientists under the 2°C and 1.5°C temperature scenarios, making it increasingly difficult to be on track to meet the global 2030 emission goals.

Learn more about the webinar and register here - “Redefining The Role Of Business & Sport: How Can They Join Forces To Accelerate Low-Carbon Technologies Across Different Sectors.” 

World's changing climate system will impact on sports

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port will be one of the many things impacted by the world’s changing climate system.

Chief Executive Officer of Australia’s Climate Institute, John Connor told Yale Climate Connections that by intensifying Australia’s already extreme weather, climate change is threatening the viability of its sports, such as soccer, cricket, and tennis.

He said in an interview that, “Perhaps the most dramatic was the Australian Tennis Open of last year where we actually had players passing out from the heat.”

Mr Connor said that to better adapt to conditions like extreme heat and flooding, many Australian sports organizations are updating their facilities. For example, new elite venues often include costly adaptations such as retractable roofs and raised flooring.

Read and listen to the interview here - “Australian Sports Feeling the Heat”.

Increasing temperatures threatening to disrupt Australia's sporting culture

Days of forty degrees and more will become increasingly common threatening to seriously disrupt Australia’s sporting culture.

A story on the ABC reports: “Scientists are warning the viability of Australia's $12 billion sports market is being threatened by global warming and extreme weather events.”

The story headed: “Australian sport needs to lift game on climate issues, Olympians and sport bosses say” says that those responsible for sport in Australia are inadequately prepared to deal with the consequences of climate change.

A report from the Climate Institute has warned that failure to implement the appropriate policies about heat could result in an athlete’s death.